Category Specialist at Applied Materials

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Risk Mitigation, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Construction Execution, Project Management, Cost Savings, Value Creation, Operational Efficiency, Issue Resolution, Market Trends Analysis, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Support the execution of technical infrastructure construction strategies for assigned services and materials, ensuring alignment with business goals and project timelines. Manage strategic sourcing processes including RFI/RFP development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contracting. Engage face-to-face with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Legal, etc.) to understand project requirements, business priorities, and sourcing needs. Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure performance, innovation, continuous improvement and prompt issue resolution. Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate supply chain disruptions. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements. Contribute to cost savings, value creation, and operational efficiency. Document all phases of sourcing and procurement activities and ensure knowledge transfer across functional teams. Demonstrated depth in strategic sourcing within construction and related services, including labor, materials, and technical infrastructure. Strong understanding of construction execution and the unique challenges of sourcing in highly complex technical R&D construction environments. Proven ability to interpret complex business challenges and recommend best practices. Experience supporting cross-functional sourcing projects with moderate to high complexity. Skilled in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. Ability to solve first-generation problems—those without established guidance or precedent—by applying analytical thinking, creativity, and sound judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across functions and in-person settings. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management, with a focus on construction and technical services.

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Responsibilities

Support the execution of technical infrastructure construction strategies and manage strategic sourcing processes. Engage with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and build supplier relationships for performance and innovation.