Materials Program Manager – Direct Materials

This position sits at the intersection of Intel’s manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, procurement, and supplier organizations. It converts factory demand into material strategies, manages supply disruptions and inventory exposure, and oversees supplier performance, contracts, delivery, quality, and cost objectives. The manager will also support new product introductions, validate bills of materials, and improve processes through data analysis and scalable systems. The role is suited to a supply chain professional who is comfortable working with direct materials in a manufacturing environment and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions. Candidates should be analytical, collaborative, and experienced in procurement, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.