Regional Category Manager (Facilities & Construction)

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Regional Category Manager in Singapore to drive category excellence in the Facilities and Equipment domain. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier engagement, and utilize market intelligence to optimize costs. Ideal candidates should have a strong procurement background, proficiency in contracts, and be fluent in English and Chinese. The role offers autonomy and requires collaboration across business units.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years in indirect procurement, with 3–5 years in facilities and construction sourcing.
• Ability to interpret complex needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional category strategies for Facilities and Equipment.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx development and supplier negotiations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.
• Utilize tools to analyze spend and track KPIs.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Contractual Acumen

Analytical Rigor

Communication & Influence

Project Leadership

Language Proficiency (English and Chinese)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP SRM

Workday Sourcing

Tableau

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Regional Category Manager within the Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) organization at Applied Materials, you will serve as a strategic business partner and sourcing expert, driving category excellence across the Facilities and Equipment domain in the Asia Pacific region. This role demands a high level of procurement acumen, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable value in cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, influencing sourcing decisions across multiple business units, and will be instrumental in shaping long‑term category strategies aligned with corporate objectives. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, contractual expertise, and operational execution, with a strong emphasis on cross‑border collaboration and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute regional category strategies for Facilities and Equipment, leveraging internal demand insights and external market intelligence.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, value engineering, and supplier innovation opportunities.
• Build and maintain a multi‑year sourcing roadmap in alignment with business priorities.

Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes including RFx development, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations.
• Draft, redline, and manage complex contracts (MSAs, SOWs, pricing agreements, T&Cs) in collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Conduct supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Drive supplier consolidation, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

• Utilize tools like SAP SRM, Workday Sourcing, and Tableau to analyze spend, track KPIs, and generate actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Procurement Expertise: 5–6 years in indirect procurement, with 3–5 years focused on facilities and construction sourcing.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret complex business needs and translate them into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Contractual Acumen: Proficiency in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Tableau preferred).
• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Chinese to support regional supplier and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management are advantageous.
• Travel: Up to 25%.