Overview We’re seeking a strategic and operationally excellent leader to run our global category management function for Workplace, Construction, Real Estate, Security, Energy, Labs, and MRO. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and executing category strategies across ~$2B+ in global OpEx / CapEx spend. You’ll drive innovation, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation by architecting scalable organizational structures, governance models, and supplier partnerships that unlock long-term value. You will hire, develop and lead a high-performing team, build trusted stakeholder partnerships across Engineering, Global Workplace, Legal, Environmental Health & Safety, and Finance, and engage global leaders to ensure alignment on strategic goals. You will act as a general manager of your category—accountable for performance, strategy, supplier relationships, demand management and long-range planning. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Execution — Own end-to-end category strategy across Workplace, Construction, Real Estate, and MRO—ensuring alignment to Applied’s business and sustainability goals. Category Strategy & Execution — Integrate long-term planning, market intelligence, and supplier capabilities to drive innovation and resiliency. Category Strategy & Execution — Drive holistic value across cost, performance, quality, compliance, sustainability, and innovation. Organizational Design & Capability Building — Design and evolve the organizational structure to deliver on stakeholder needs, including segmentation of spend, talent development, and strategic governance. Organizational Design & Capability Building — Lead a global team, including matrixed and BPO resources, to deliver category results with operational rigor and agility. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Business Partnering — Serve as the single point of accountability for key executives across Facilities, Construction, Real Estate, and Engineering. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Business Partnering — Champion strategic alignment and visibility through executive business reviews, supplier governance, and proactive communication. Supplier & Risk Management — Segment and manage a global supply base—differentiating between strategic, critical, core, and transactional partners. Supplier & Risk Management — Lead executive engagement for top-tier suppliers and ensure category-specific performance metrics and supplier improvement plans are in place. Supplier & Risk Management — Drive risk mitigation strategies related to business continuity, regulatory compliance, ESG, and security. Innovation & Value Delivery — Develop and operationalize frameworks to measure total value beyond cost: including Progression (innovation), Productivity, Protection (risk), Performance, and Partnership. Innovation & Value Delivery — Lead initiatives that scale emerging supplier capabilities and technologies globally. Qualifications 12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain. 5+ years leading large global teams and managing category portfolios exceeding $500M in indirect spend. Strong expertise in real estate, construction, facilities management, security, and MRO sourcing. Must have experience in support lab environment to include consumables, tool installs, niche and complex CapEx equipment for mab and mfg use. Proven success in organizational design and operating model development. Deep familiarity with supplier risk, contract lifecycle management, and global governance. Strong communication, leadership presence, and ability to influence at all levels, including executives. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant certifications (CPM, CPSM, CIPS) strongly preferred. Tools & Technology Experience with SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, ServiceNow, and advanced procurement analytics (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Proficient in Excel modeling, supplier scorecards, and contract lifecycle tools. Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values. Job Details Location: Austin, TX or US-based Applied Materials site (flexible for the right candidate) Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes Salary Range (US): $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Director Equal Opportunity Employer: Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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