Materials Manager Jobs in Austin, TX
Materials Manager jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Domain, North Austin tech corridors, and the Round Rock and Cedar Park manufacturing belt, with steady demand across semiconductor, defense electronics, and consumer goods supply chains. Companies currently posting openings include Applied Materials, Fluidstack, and Apple. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location
Austin, TX; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Manufacturing
Compensation
- $199K – $262K • Offers Equity
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings. Our compensation package includes base salary, equity for all full time roles, benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans.
This range reflects a good-faith estimate based on the applicable pay scale, the range previously established for this role, the compensation of individuals currently in equivalent positions, and/or the budgeted amount for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.
We welcome compensation discussions if this range doesn't meet your requirements. Outstanding candidates may be eligible for adjusted terms, plus meaningful equity that ensures you benefit directly from the company's long-term performance.
Total compensation may also include equity in the form of restricted stock units.
About Fluidstack
We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.
We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.
We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!
How We Operate
Be a barrel. Full autonomy. Own things end to end, take on scope without being asked, no permission required to operate outside your core role.
Insane urgency. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.
Reason from first principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.
Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.
Build something that actually matters. If you're going to spend your time, spend it on something that matters to the world.
The Supply Chain Team
Examples of key problems the team is working on
Supply tens of gigawatts of compute, the largest build out of compute in history. Qualify and dual-source across every critical equipment category, with lead-time and capacity thresholds tied directly to the forward build pipeline.
Make supply chain the reason we build faster than anyone. Our modular build redefines speed in this industry, and it lives or dies on supply chain. Keep procurement permanently off the critical path so schedule compression stays our advantage, not our constraint.
Build the most accurate supply chain prediction modelling that exists. Use the frontier of AI to forecast lead times, demand, and disruption with a precision the industry has never had, and turn that foresight into a structural edge.
Role Scope
Own global sourcing for manufacturing facilities: the equipment, fit-out, and services that stand up and run our factories.
Negotiate supplier agreements across capital equipment, MRO, and facility services with lead times tied to the production ramp.
Qualify and dual-source critical categories so no single supplier can stall the factory.
Drive total cost, not just price: freight, spares, uptime, and terms.
What We're Looking For
The below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would.
You've sourced capital equipment or industrial categories at scale and closed the deals yourself.
You've built supplier redundancy that got tested and held.
You negotiate from a should-cost model, not a quote comparison.
You've managed suppliers through a factory launch or major ramp.
Your contracts anticipate the failure modes: delays, quality, and support.
Bonus: Manufacturing launches. Equipment categories such as weld, CNC, and material handling. International supply bases. ERP procurement.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency.
Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.
Compensation Range: $199K - $262KLocation
Austin, TX; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Manufacturing
Compensation
- $199K – $262K • Offers Equity
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings. Our compensation package includes base salary, equity for all full time roles, benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans.
This range reflects a good-faith estimate based on the applicable pay scale, the range previously established for this role, the compensation of individuals currently in equivalent positions, and/or the budgeted amount for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.
We welcome compensation discussions if this range doesn't meet your requirements. Outstanding candidates may be eligible for adjusted terms, plus meaningful equity that ensures you benefit directly from the company's long-term performance.
Total compensation may also include equity in the form of restricted stock units.
About Fluidstack
We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.
We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.
We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!
How We Operate
Be a barrel. Full autonomy. Own things end to end, take on scope without being asked, no permission required to operate outside your core role.
Insane urgency. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.
Reason from first principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.
Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.
Build something that actually matters. If you're going to spend your time, spend it on something that matters to the world.
The Supply Chain Team
Examples of key problems the team is working on
Supply tens of gigawatts of compute, the largest build out of compute in history. Qualify and dual-source across every critical equipment category, with lead-time and capacity thresholds tied directly to the forward build pipeline.
Make supply chain the reason we build faster than anyone. Our modular build redefines speed in this industry, and it lives or dies on supply chain. Keep procurement permanently off the critical path so schedule compression stays our advantage, not our constraint.
Build the most accurate supply chain prediction modelling that exists. Use the frontier of AI to forecast lead times, demand, and disruption with a precision the industry has never had, and turn that foresight into a structural edge.
Role Scope
Own global sourcing for manufacturing facilities: the equipment, fit-out, and services that stand up and run our factories.
Negotiate supplier agreements across capital equipment, MRO, and facility services with lead times tied to the production ramp.
Qualify and dual-source critical categories so no single supplier can stall the factory.
Drive total cost, not just price: freight, spares, uptime, and terms.
What We're Looking For
The below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would.
You've sourced capital equipment or industrial categories at scale and closed the deals yourself.
You've built supplier redundancy that got tested and held.
You negotiate from a should-cost model, not a quote comparison.
You've managed suppliers through a factory launch or major ramp.
Your contracts anticipate the failure modes: delays, quality, and support.
Bonus: Manufacturing launches. Equipment categories such as weld, CNC, and material handling. International supply bases. ERP procurement.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency.
Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.
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Who's Hiring
- Applied Materials25
- Fluidstack18
- Apple4
- Electroninks4
- Cesna Recruitment4C
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
Materials Manager Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a materials manager job in Austin?
The strongest entry point is targeting Austin's semiconductor fabrication, defense electronics, and high-growth consumer hardware companies, which run complex multi-tier supply chains and hire materials managers year-round. Roles concentrate in North Austin, the Domain corridor, and the Round Rock manufacturing belt. Candidates with ERP system experience, hands-on inventory control background, and familiarity with just-in-time production practices stand out in this market.
Which companies hire materials managers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring materials managers in Austin include Applied Materials, Fluidstack, and Apple, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's hiring mix leans heavily toward semiconductor fabs, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers, alongside the distribution and logistics operations that support the city's fast-growing consumer economy.
Are there remote materials manager jobs in Austin?
Yes, but with limits: materials manager work is largely on-site by nature, since the role typically requires physical oversight of inventory, warehouse operations, and supplier coordination. About 12% of materials manager openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with flexibility most common for planning, forecasting, and vendor relationship functions rather than floor-level operations roles.
How can I get a materials manager job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Austin is starting as a purchasing coordinator, inventory analyst, or production planner at one of the city's many contract manufacturers or semiconductor suppliers in North Austin and Round Rock. Those roles build the ERP, supplier management, and demand planning skills Austin employers expect before promoting into a full materials manager position. Pursuing a CPIM certification while working in a junior role accelerates that transition.
Which industries hire the most materials managers in Austin?
Austin materials manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's position as a major semiconductor manufacturing hub, combined with its expanding defense electronics and medical device sectors, drives consistent demand for materials managers who can handle high-complexity, high-velocity supply chains.
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