Senior Procurement Manager - Photonics & Optical Materials

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 193,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation support

Job summary

Applied Materials is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to support its Photonics Platform Business. This strategic role entails sourcing and managing suppliers of advanced optical materials, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring supply chain scalability and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in supplier management and strong knowledge of quality systems. The role includes achieving key procurement performance indicators while working at the cutting edge of technology.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with optical glass and crystalline materials.
• Strong knowledge of upstream manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to build and manage a high-performance supply base.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualifications.
• Develop and manage supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Lead sourcing events and supplier selection.

Skills

Experience with optical glass

Supplier management

Quality engineering

Strategic sourcing

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Applied Materials is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to support its Photonics Platform Business. This strategic role entails sourcing and managing suppliers of advanced optical materials, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring supply chain scalability and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in supplier management and strong knowledge of quality systems. The role includes achieving key procurement performance indicators while working at the cutting edge of technology.