Materials Program Manager

About This Role

• The Role and Impact As a Materials Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating Intel's supply chain strategy, driving innovation, and enabling seamless transitions from New Product Introduction (NPI) to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
• This is a unique opportunity to directly influence Intel's production capabilities and operational success, ensuring that materials are available, costs are optimized, and quality goals are exceeded.
• In this role, you will contribute to Intel's mission by fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to create a streamlined, resilient, and forward-looking supply chain.
• Join us and be part of a team that delivers world-class solutions to meet dynamic business needs.
• Key Responsibilities Translate complex manufacturing and business requirements into actionable supply chain strategies with a focus on bills of materials (BOM) risk assessment, inventory optimization, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, purchasing, and manufacturing, to define customer demand and align raw materials requirements.
• Oversee the acquisition of materials to support NPI programs and ensure a seamless transition to HVM.
• Partner with suppliers to execute contractual obligations, address performance metrics, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop future operational strategies.
• Ensure BOM integrity and meet materials availability, cost, and quality objectives.
• Monitor program indicators, provide status updates to stakeholders, and establish contingency and gap-closure plans for risk mitigation.
• Analyze complex data to develop innovative solutions that improve processes and supply chain performance.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of systems and tools that drive organizational efficiency.
• Manage supplier performance to achieve on-time delivery, reduce cycle times, and resolve material escalations.
• Drive closure of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), BOM cost benchmarking, liability settlements, and support new site startups.
• Collaborate on strategic supply chain solutions for long-term business success.