Regional Category Manager – Facilities & Constructions

Job ID

R2516224

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

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Job Description Summary

As a Regional Category Manager within the Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) organization at Applied Materials, you will serve as a strategic business partner and sourcing expert, driving category excellence across the Facilities and Equipment domain in the Asia Pacific region. This role demands a high level of procurement acumen, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable value in cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, influencing sourcing decisions across multiple business units, and will be instrumental in shaping long-term category strategies aligned with corporate objectives. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, contractual expertise, and operational execution, with a strong emphasis on cross-border collaboration and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute regional category strategies for Facilities and Equipment, leveraging internal demand insights and external market intelligence.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, value engineering, and supplier innovation opportunities.
• Build and maintain a multi-year sourcing roadmap in alignment with business priorities.

Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx development, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations.
• Draft, redline, and manage complex contracts (MSAs, SOWs, pricing agreements, T&Cs) in collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Conduct supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Drive supplier consolidation, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize tools like SAP SRM, Workday Sourcing, and Tableau to analyze spend, track KPIs, and generate actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Procurement Expertise: 5–6 years in indirect procurement, with 3–5 years focused on facilities and construction sourcing.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret complex business needs and translate them into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Contractual Acumen: Proficiency in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Tableau preferred).
• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Chinese to support regional supplier and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management are advantageous.
• Travel: Up to 25%.
• Relocation: Not eligible.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.

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