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!