<span>Commodity Business Manager (Category Manager) – Lab Equipment - (B4 )</span>

$108,000 - $148,500/Yr

Applied Materials - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Clara, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Commodity Business Manager (Category Manager) for Lab Equipment at Applied Materials is responsible for leading and executing the category management and sourcing process for the Lab Equipment category. This role involves developing long-term strategies, managing supplier relationships, and providing business intelligence to stakeholders to support large capital projects and drive sourcing decisions. The position requires a deep understanding of the market and supply chain dynamics to mitigate risks and identify opportunities for innovation within a global team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global Lab Equipment category portfolio, serving as SME and escalation point to avoid operational disruptions.
• Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships for Lab Equipment.
• Develop and manage global category strategies aligning the supply base with the end vision and needs of internal business owners.
• Effectively communicate updates and decision levers (including budgeting information) to executives in a cross-functional and rapid environment.
• Perform extensive data analysis utilizing financial and technical acumen to identify scalable opportunities for deeper cost savings.
• Manage up to $300M global spend with annual YoY underlying profit impact.
• Lead global, cross functional teams focused on continuous supply base efficiencies, risk mitigation, speed to market and cost control.
• Lead RFx creation/management, supplier communications, market research/analysis, data collection/analysis, and contract management, development and redlining (pricing, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs, etc.).
• Thought leader within a cross-functional team tasked to transform global enterprise P2P operations, supply chain resilience, sustainability, and supplier diversity.
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with key stakeholders and budget owners and collaborate in a personable, approachable manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of procurement experience with 5+ years of relevant global category management and strategic sourcing.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Proven experience partnering with executive sponsors and business leaders to develop category strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• BE/MBA degree or equivalent.
• Engineering degree is desired.
• Deep category insight of Lab Equipment.
• Semiconductor Industry experience is desired.
• Consulting and advisory experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lab Supplies is a plus.
• Experience working within a highly virtual team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and potential participation in a bonus and stock award program.