Senior Material Procurement Manager

NVIDIA has an outstanding opportunity for a Materials Planning Manager to join our Procurement Management team in Yokneam, IL. This role offers an exceptional chance to be at the forefront of transforming our supply chain into a digitally optimized operation. You will drive cross-functional initiatives that improve execution and strengthen coordination across the materials supply chain **What You Will Be Doing:** * Own the end-to-end supply chain strategy for the PREL phase, ensuring full material and supply readiness ahead of MP transition. * Identify and implement protective measures (guardbands) across supply, materials, and manufacturing to eliminate risk at MP entry. * Lead cross-functional readiness reviews, driving alignment between Engineering, Operations, CM, and procurement stakeholders. * Proactively address material shortages, lead times, and supplier constraints to mitigate supply chain risks. * Define and monitor PREL-to-MP readiness metrics using digital dashboards and data-driven insights for real-time tracking of materials readiness and supply versus demand performance. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning and Business Units to drive demand analysis and long-range forecasting and high-volume production portfolios * Drive innovation in supply chain analytics by deploying BI and AI solutions to improve CM reporting accuracy, strengthen supply–demand alignment, and enable predictive, insight-based decision-making   **What We Need To See:** * B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering , related field or equivalent experience. * Minimum of 5+ overall years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain management within a semiconductor OEM environment. * Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor materials and contract manufacturing processes. * Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, tools driven by artificial intelligence, and platforms for analyzing supply chain data. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment and effectively prioritize tasks. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** * Master's degree * Experience with agentic AI systems in supply chain applications NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!