Applied Materials Senior Director Global Sourcing Procurement 

India, Karnataka 

806575342

What We Offer

Senior Director – Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) Operations

The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications and healthcare, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.

In this pivotal role, the leader will collaborate with cross-functional organizations to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, maintain competitive advantage ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while overseeing global tactical procurement operations. This role reports to the Vice President of Global Sourcing and Procurement and is based in Bengaluru, India.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management: Provide strategic oversight and governance for tactical procurement operations on a global scale. Work in close partnership with GSP leadership and functional head of Supplier Relationship Management to develop and maintain operational resilience. Incorporate Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks within the global supply base to ensure uninterrupted operational continuity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Localized Category & Strategy Leadership: Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented. Be recognized as an expert in the external market for in-scope categories. Work in close partnership with global category leaders to develop and oversee an effective strategic sourcing and supplier management program suitable across the regions with a strong emphasis on quality, cost, and supply availability across the supply base. Work with the supply base on innovative approaches and partnerships.

Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.

Technology: Stay updated on procurement technology trends and support the implementation of procurement tools and systems that streamline processes and improve operations aligned to the strategy and direction of GSP's technology and process improvement vision and roadmap.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 10+ years of Procurement Operations/Sourcing experience, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Semiconductor, high technology, or manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in Category Management, contract management experience & Supplier Relationship Management
• Strategic individual with exceptional stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and nurturing senior leadership relationships, including suppliers, clients and internal teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles, with the ability to assess market trends, develop budgets, and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
• Analyzing, processing and decision-making based on multidisciplinary and multi-functional data sources that could frequently be incomplete.
• Outstanding team building and leadership skills
• Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues
• Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation