Category Management Director, (M6)

Applied Materials is seeking a Category Management Director to lead the global category management function for Workplace, Construction, Real Estate & MRO. The successful candidate will drive innovation, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation by architecting scalable organizational structures, governance models, and supplier partnerships.

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.
• 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.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, ServiceNow, and advanced procurement analytics (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus and stock award program