Regional Lab Ops & CapEx Sourcing Leader

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd seeks a Regional Category Manager for Lab Operations & CapEx Construction to translate global category strategies into robust APAC execution plans. You will lead supplier management, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder partnerships across Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, India, and China.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in category management and procurement, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or Business is required.
Minimum 8+ years in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or related fields.
Experience supporting semiconductor, laboratory, or mission-critical environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deploy regional category strategies across APAC including Lab Operations and CapEx projects.
Lead CapEx construction and infrastructure supplier programs and governance.
Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance across multiple countries.
Partner with GWI, Facilities, Legal, and Finance to drive cost optimization and risk management.
Provide market insights, should-cost inputs, and execution learnings to global category leaders.
Drive governance, supplier panels, and preferred contracting practices.