Global Infra & Construction Sourcing Leader

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Global Category Manager for Infrastructure & Construction to own the category strategy, delivery-model choices, supplier portfolio, and governance across global capital programs including fabs and facilities.

This senior role partners with GWI, Real Estate & Facilities, and Finance to deliver value, manage risk, and drive cost efficiency while navigating regional differences and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• Proven category management leadership in construction, capital projects, real estate, or facilities.
• Experience integrating construction, contractual, safety, and supply-market risk into supplier and category decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a multi-year global category strategy for infrastructure and construction aligned to the capital plan and priorities.
• Develop and refresh a category roadmap with strategic initiatives and delivery waves.
• Own the framework for selecting delivery models (EPC, PMC, design-build, etc.) per project.
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management for priority partners and drive performance and governance.
• Establish rate-card databases and benchmarking to enable transparent negotiations across regions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical leadership

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Global Category Manager for Infrastructure & Construction to own the category strategy, delivery-model choices, supplier portfolio, and governance across global capital programs including fabs and facilities.

This senior role partners with GWI, Real Estate & Facilities, and Finance to deliver value, manage risk, and drive cost efficiency while navigating regional differences and travel.