The Global Category Manager serves as the strategic owner of an assigned spend category, defining global strategies to deliver value across savings, risk management, and stakeholder experience
Job Summary
The Global Category Manager serves as the strategic owner of an assigned spend category, defining global strategies to deliver value across savings, risk management, and stakeholder experience.
This role orchestrates cross-functional alignment within a center-led 'one house' model to ensure consistent global standards while driving measurable business impact for Applied Materials.
Candidates will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning and growth, with a salary range of $141,000.00 - $193,500.00 and eligibility for bonuses and stock awards.
Matching Summary
The Global Category Manager serves as the strategic owner of an assigned spend category, defining global strategies to deliver value across savings, risk management, and stakeholder experience.
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
Global category strategy ownership
Supplier portfolio segmentation and SRM
Stakeholder governance and business partnership
Value capture and financial stewardship
Risk and compliance integration in sourcing
Nice-to-have
Semiconductor or high-tech indirect categories experience
Analytics-enabled decision making
Professional certifications like CPSM or CIPS
Leading process transformation initiatives
Strong change leadership capabilities
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance