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Director of Global Category Management: Workplace, Infrastructure & Lab Operations Portfolio - (M6)

Applied MaterialsChandler, AZFull-time

This leader will oversee global category management across workplace services, facilities, construction, real estate, infrastructure, laboratory operations, engineering services, energy, security, and related areas. Working closely with Global Workplace & Infrastructure leadership, the role connects procurement strategy with business planning, capital investments, operational requirements, and long-term growth. It includes building the organization, developing leadership talent, establishing governance, advancing supplier relationship management, and standardizing category management practices worldwide. The director will also lead operating model transformation and apply digital and AI-enabled tools to improve planning, analytics, productivity, and decision-making. This opportunity suits an accomplished global procurement or category management executive who has led complex organizations, large spend portfolios, and transformational initiatives in highly matrixed environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business, engineering, supply chain, construction, real estate, finance, or operations discipline15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years managing global teams and leadersExperience leading global category management organizations and large indirect spend portfoliosBackground in workplace, infrastructure, facilities, construction, real estate, engineering services, laboratory operations, or similar fieldsDemonstrated expertise in organizational transformation, executive stakeholder management, and supplier governance or SRMExperience working in complex global and matrixed organizations
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World's largest semiconductor equipment maker; multiple AZ offices and a new advanced manufacturing facility under development in Chandler.

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