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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
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Director of Global Category Management: Workplace, Infrastructure & Lab Operations Portfolio - (M6) serves as an executive leader overseeing one of the organization's largest and most strategic global indirect spend portfolios. This role is responsible for defining portfolio strategy, building organizational capability, establishing governance, and developing talent across various categories including Workplace Integrated Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction, Laboratory Operations, and Engineering Services. The candidate will lead a global team of category managers to drive supplier relationship management programs, manage demand, and implement AI-enabled market intelligence tools. Key responsibilities include managing capital planning, ensuring portfolio performance, and leading the transition toward a future-state operating model. The role requires expertise in construction, infrastructure, and laboratory equipment within complex matrixed environments to solve challenges related to facility operations, site safety, and large-scale infrastructure development for advanced manufacturing facilities.
Define and execute the global portfolio strategy for Workplace, Infrastructure, and Lab Operations.
Lead a global organization of category managers to deliver value across diverse indirect spend categories.
Serve as the primary executive business partner to align procurement activities with corporate growth objectives.
Develop multi-year roadmaps and governance frameworks to manage risk and improve stakeholder experience.
Build and mentor a high-performing team through recruitment, coaching, and succession planning.
Manage strategic supplier relationships by transitioning them from transactional interactions to long-term partnerships.
Drive the adoption of AI-enabled tools and digital transformation to improve procurement efficiency.
Oversee the transition to a future-state category management operating model across all global regions.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Finance, Architecture, Real Estate, Operations, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience.
10+ years of experience leading global teams and managers.
Experience leading category management organizations and managing large global spend portfolios.
Background in Workplace, Infrastructure, Facilities, Construction, Real Estate, Engineering Services, Laboratory Operations, or similar environments.
Demonstrated experience with organizational design, transformation, and executive stakeholder management.
Experience leading supplier governance and SRM programs within complex global and matrixed organizations.
Semiconductor industry experience; advanced manufacturing; capital construction; workplace/IFM expertise; laboratory operations expertise; MBA, CPSM, CIPS, CPM, or PMP (preferred).
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