Regional Category Manager – Facilities & Constructions

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Job Description Summary

As aRegional Category Managerwithin theGlobal Sourcing & Procurement (GSP)organization atApplied Materials you will serve as a strategic business partner and sourcing expert driving category excellence across theFacilities and Equipmentdomain in theAsia Pacificregion. This role demands a high level ofprocurement acumenmarket intelligence andstakeholder engagementto deliver measurable value in cost optimization supplier innovation and risk mitigation.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy influencing sourcing decisions across multiple business units and will be instrumental in shaping long-term category strategies aligned with corporate objectives. This position requires a blend ofstrategic thinkingcontractual expertise andoperational execution with a strong emphasis oncross-border collaborationandsupplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and executeregional category strategiesfor Facilities and Equipment leveraging internal demand insights and external market intelligence.
• Identify and delivercost savingsvalue engineering andsupplier innovationopportunities.
• Build and maintain amulti-year sourcing roadmapin alignment with business priorities.

Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes includingRFx developmentbid evaluation andsupplier negotiations.
• Draft redline and manage complex contracts (MSAs SOWs pricing agreements T&Cs) in collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders translating business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Conductsupplier business reviews performance evaluations and risk assessments.
• Drivesupplier consolidationcompliance andcontinuous improvementinitiatives.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize tools likeSAP SRMWorkday Sourcing andTableauto analyze spend track KPIs and generate actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Procurement Expertise: 56 years in indirect procurement with 35 years focused onfacilities and construction sourcing.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret complex business needs and translate them into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Contractual Acumen: Proficiency in contract drafting negotiation and risk mitigation.
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Tableau preferred).
• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent inEnglish and Chineseto support regional supplier and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree required; certifications inProcurementSupply Chain orProject Managementare advantageous.
• Travel: Up to 25%.
• Relocation: Not eligible.

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