Senior Procurement Manager

Applied Materials Inc

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $141,000.00 - $193,500.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Onsite
Deep hands-on experience with optical glass
Knowledge of crystalline substrates manufacturing
Supplier assessment and qualification expertise
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
  • Experience in upstream manufacturing processes
  • Background in waveguide technologies or photonics
  • Track record of managing global suppliers
  • Expertise in material-specific quality systems

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