Applied Materials Inc is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager based in Santa Clara, CA to support its Photonics Platform Business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with optical materials and supply chain management, focusing on sourcing and quality management
Job Summary
This strategic role focuses on sourcing, qualification, and supplier development for advanced optical materials including precision glass and crystalline substrates.
The position requires leading supplier assessments, defining category strategies, and implementing quality frameworks to ensure supply chain scalability and reliability.
Candidates will be accountable for achieving key procurement KPIs across cost, cash, and contract performance while supporting the company's growth objectives.
Matching Summary
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Applied Materials Inc is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager based in Santa Clara, CA to support its Photonics Platform Business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with optical materials and supply chain management, focusing on sourcing and quality management.
Salary
Base: $141,000.00 - $193,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock award program; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Deep hands-on experience with optical glass
Knowledge of crystalline substrates manufacturing
Supplier assessment and qualification expertise
APQP PPAP SPC control plan implementation
8D FMEA root cause analysis proficiency
TCO analysis and should-cost modeling skills
NPI lifecycle integration capabilities
Nice-to-have
Strong executive-level relationship building
Experience with AR/VR ecosystem initiatives
Ability to drive continuous improvement culture
Geopolitical risk mitigation strategies
Innovation alignment with product roadmaps
Key Requirements
Proven ability to build high-performance supply base