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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$160,000.00 - $220,000.00
Location:
Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA
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You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
Director, Category Management – Workplace, Construction, Real Estate & MRO
Location: Austin, TX or US-based Applied Materials site (flexible for the right candidate)
Reports to: Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
We’reseeking 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/ CapExspend. 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.
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.
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.
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Business Partnering
Serve as the single point of accountability for key executives across Facilities, Construction, Real Estate, and Engineering.
Supplier & Risk Management
Segment and manage a global supply base—differentiating between strategic, critical, core, and transactional partners.
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.
12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain.
Strong expertise in real estate, construction, facilities management, security, and MRO sourcing.
Strong communication, leadership presence, and ability to influence at all levels, including executives.
Experience with SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, ServiceNow, and advanced procurement analytics (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
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.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
