Category Management Director

Applied Materials is seeking a Category Management Director to lead its global category management function for Workplace, Construction, Real Estate, Security, Energy, Labs, and MRO. The role requires a strategic and operationally excellent leader to shape and execute category strategies across ~$2B+ in global OpEx / CapEx spend.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance