Applied Materials Regional Category Manager – Facilities & Constructions 

Singapore, Singapore 

502126619

Job Description Summary

As a Regional Category Manager within the Global Sourcing & Procurement(GSP) organizationEquipment domainin the Asia Pacific region. This role demands a high level of procurement acumen, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement to 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 of strategicthinking, contractualexpertise, and operational execution, with a strong emphasis on cross-bordercollaboration and supplierperformance management.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop andexecute regionalcategory strategies for Facilities and Equipment, leveraging internal demand insights and external market intelligence.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, value engineering, and supplierinnovation opportunities.
• Build and maintain a multi-year sourcing roadmap in alignment with business priorities.

Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFxdevelopment, bidevaluation, and supplier 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.
• Conduct supplierbusiness reviews, performance evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Drive supplierconsolidation, compliance,and continuousimprovement initiatives.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize tools like SAP SRM, Workday Sourcing,and Tableau toanalyze spend, track KPIs, and generate actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Procurement Expertise: 5–6 years in indirect procurement, with 3–5 years focused on facilities 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 in English and Chinese to support regional supplier and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; certificationsin Procurement, SupplyChain, or Project Management are advantageous.
• Travel: Up to 25%.
• Relocation: Not eligible.