Strategic Procurement Lead, Optical Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to support its Photonics Platform Business.

The role focuses on sourcing, qualification, supplier development, and quality management for advanced optical materials including glass and crystalline substrates. You will lead supplier assessments, category strategies, and supplier governance to ensure scalability, reliability, and long‑term competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience with optical glass and crystalline materials.
• Strong knowledge of upstream manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead supplier assessments and develop category strategies.
• Experience implementing quality systems and CAPA.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier lifecycle management and performance reviews.
• Develop supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement.
• Define and implement category strategies for optical materials.
• Oversee supplier quality systems and 8D/FMEA processes.
• Drive cost, cash, and contract KPIs across the supply base.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

NPI processes

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to support its Photonics Platform Business.

The role focuses on sourcing, qualification, supplier development, and quality management for advanced optical materials including glass and crystalline substrates. You will lead supplier assessments, category strategies, and supplier governance to ensure scalability, reliability, and long‑term competitiveness.