Posted:
6/28/2026, 10:59:35 PM
Location(s):
Penang, Malaysia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Product
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
A Materials Program Manager (MPM) is responsible for end-to-end management of supplier performance and material availability to ensure uninterrupted factory operations.
The MPM acts as the single point of accountability for supplier execution, inventory health, and readiness for future ramps, working cross functionally with factories, warehouses, planners, engineers, and procurement leadership.
Supply chain commercial experience 5+ years.
Translates manufacturing, market dynamics, and business requirements into actionable strategies and tactics as they relate to bills of materials risk assessment/mitigation, inventory health/optimization, streamlined/reliable supply chain and the total cost to business. Coordinates and monitors the acquisition of materials in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs/projects and ramp readiness for seamless transition to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
Works closely with suppliers to execute contractual requirements and discuss performance, cost opportunities, and future operational strategies.
Works closely in collaboration with cross functional staff across project/program management, engineering, supply chain, including commodity professionals/purchasing and manufacturing teams, to define customer demand and early raw materials requirements, influence supplier and component selections, and drive planning and procurement activities at both product and cross product platform levels.
Ensures that bills of materials integrity, materials availability, cost, and quality goals are set and successfully achieved.
Provides assessments/status to stakeholders at multiple levels, establishes contingency and gap closure plans, and closely monitors program indicators. Analyzes data to develop and design solutions for complex processes. Participates in the development and improvement of systems and tools to drive efficiencies across the organization.
Works with cross organizational teams to drive forward looking supply chain solutions.
Manages suppliers to achieve on time delivery and cycle time performance, resolution of material escalations, Bills of Materials (BOM) cost benchmarking/optimization, Engineering Change Order (ECO) change closure, new site startup, and liability settlements. Ensures tight linkages to each business unit's production requirements to enable output maximization while balancing cost and inventory control.
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Education qualification of bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
Business Administration
Industrial Engineering
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Manufacturing, Planning and Supply Chain
Minimum Qualifications:
Supply chain commercial and procurement experience greater than 8+ years.
Experience with startup greenfield exposure
Stakeholder & Communication management
Strategy & Planning for supply Chain Operations
Risk & Performance Management of supply chain
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.*
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Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1968
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity
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