Senior Director Global Sourcing and Procurement

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Senior Director – Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) Operations

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality.

The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications and healthcare, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.

Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Role

In this pivotal role, the leader will collaborate with cross-functional organizations to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, maintain competitive advantage ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while overseeing global tactical procurement operations. This role reports to the Vice President of Global Sourcing and Procurement and is based in Bengaluru, India.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management: Provide strategic oversight and governance for tactical procurement operations on a global scale. Work in close partnership with GSP leadership and functional head of Supplier Relationship Management to develop and maintain operational resilience. Incorporate Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks within the global supply base to ensure uninterrupted operational continuity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Strategic Stakeholder Management: Navigate, develop, and embed relationships at multiple levels within supply base and across stakeholder base. Seek to understand and recognize business needs and challenges, building these into strategic plans and initiatives.

Localized Category & Strategy Leadership: Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented. Be recognized as an expert in the external market for in-scope categories. Work in close partnership with global category leaders to develop and oversee an effective strategic sourcing and supplier management program suitable across the regions with a strong emphasis on quality, cost, and supply availability across the supply base. Work with the supply base on innovative approaches and partnerships.

Procurement Business Partnering: Act as a trusted senior procurement business partner for stakeholders with significant presence in the Asia region, ensuring their unique regional needs and objectives are understood and integrated into procurement strategies. Collaborate closely with these stakeholders to address challenges such as supplier coverage, regional market trends, and operational priorities. Build cultural awareness and foster effective communication to enhance alignment and strengthen relationships with Asia-based teams and suppliers.

Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.

Technology: Stay updated on procurement technology trends and support the implementation of procurement tools and systems that streamline processes and improve operations aligned to the strategy and direction of GSP's technology and process improvement vision and roadmap.

Crisis Management: Be prepared to respond to supply chain disruptions, emergencies, or unexpected events that may impact procurement operations.

Compliance and Ethics: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Promote ethical procurement practices within the organization.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education

At Applied Materials, Make Possible® is about unlocking new opportunities – with our customers and within our own company.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 10+ years of Procurement Operations/Sourcing experience, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Semiconductor, high technology, or manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in Category Management, contract management experience & Supplier Relationship Management
• Strategic individual with exceptional stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and nurturing senior leadership relationships, including suppliers, clients and internal teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles, with the ability to assess market trends, develop budgets, and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
• Analyzing, processing and decision-making based on multidisciplinary and multi-functional data sources that could frequently be incomplete.
• Outstanding team building and leadership skills
• Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues
• Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.