Technical Project Manager (Supply Chain Engineering) - #1123772

The Technical Project Manager drives high velocity execution of needle-moving projects for the Varian division of Applied Materials. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of sourcing projects from kick-off through enablement. This role combines deep materials expertise with project management capabilities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven execution. The ideal candidate will drive supplier engagement, manage risk, and align cross-functional teams to meet business unit objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.

• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.

• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.

• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.

• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.

• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.

• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.

• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.

• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

Functional Knowledge & Expertise

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.

• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.

• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

Leadership & Influence

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.

• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.

• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

• Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Skills: Expert level knowledge of supply chain and business operations; ability to analyze and communicate program impact to quality, manufacturing, planning and logistics; experience with supplier management and materials planning.

Work Location

• Upper Changi