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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
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Senior Procurement Manager
The Senior Procurement Manager supports the Photonics Platform Business, focusing on waveguide technologies and augmented reality ecosystem initiatives. This role involves managing the full supplier lifecycle, including sourcing, qualification, development, and quality management for advanced optical materials like precision glass and crystalline substrates. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D and Operations to develop category strategies, conduct supplier audits, and implement quality frameworks such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, and FMEA. Key responsibilities include performing TCO analysis, leading RFx events, negotiating MSAs and SOWs, and managing risk through dual-sourcing strategies. The role requires expertise in optical glass, crystalline materials, and upstream manufacturing processes to ensure supply chain scalability and reliability. By aligning emerging material technologies with product roadmaps, the manager ensures high-volume manufacturing readiness for next-generation photonics and AR market growth.