Materials Program Manager

At Intel, we are shaping the future of technology and innovation, and we invite you to join us as a Materials Program Manager. This critical role is central to ensuring Intel's manufacturing success and operational excellence. By translating manufacturing, market dynamics, and business requirements into strategic actions, you will play a pivotal role in risk assessment, inventory optimization, supply chain reliability, and cost management.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to enable seamless product development, ramp readiness, and high-volume manufacturing transitions. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our global customers while driving efficiencies and continuous improvement across the organization.

- Translate manufacturing and market dynamics into actionable strategies for materials planning, risk mitigation, and total cost optimization.

- Coordinate and monitor the acquisition of materials to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs/projects and enable ramp readiness for transition to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)

- Collaborate with suppliers to execute contractual requirements, drive performance improvements, optimize costs, and develop future operational strategies.

- Partner with cross-functional teams across project/program management, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to define customer demand and establish early raw materials requirements.

- Ensure bills of materials integrity, availability, cost, and quality objectives are set and achieved.

- Provide regular assessments/status updates to stakeholders at multiple levels and establish contingency plans to close gaps and mitigate risks effectively.

- Analyze complex data to design solutions for process optimization, leveraging advanced tools and systems to drive efficiencies across Intel's operations.

- Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, cycle time performance, resolution of material escalations, liability settlements, and engineering change order closures.

- Drive forward-looking supply chain solutions that align with Intel's production requirements and business goals, balancing cost control and inventory health.

- Comfortable collaborating across diverse teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals.

- Analytical skills with experience in interpreting complex data and designing efficient process solutions.

- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities to drive alignment and operational success.

This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration sponsorship.

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.

- 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, Or 5+ years of experience with a GED or Associates degree.

The years of experience must include 2 or more of the skills/experience below:

- Risk management strategies related to materials planning and supply chain operations.

- Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies to optimize inventory and streamline operations.

- BOM management, cost benchmarking, and Engineering Change Order processes.

- Master's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field or equivalent

- - Experience in supplier management, including contract execution, performance monitoring, and operational strategy development.

Join Intel and be part of a dynamic team where your talents will directly influence the success of groundbreaking technologies. Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $76,780.00-152,460.00 USD

Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.