Director of Global Category Management: Workplace, Infrastructure & Lab Operations Portfolio - (M6)

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 Location: Austin,TX, Chandler,AZ, Gloucester,MA, Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.  At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

Summary Applied Materials is seeking an experienced executive leader to serve as the Director, Global Category Management – Workplace, Infrastructure & Lab Operations Portfolio Leader. This role is accountable for one of Applied Materials' largest and most strategic global indirect spend portfolios and serves as the executive-level business partner supporting Global Workplace & Infrastructure (GWI). The Director is responsible for defining portfolio strategy, building organizational capability, establishing governance, developing talent, leading supplier relationship management programs, driving business partnership excellence, and delivering measurable value across Workplace, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Construction, Laboratory Operations, Technical Facilities, Engineering Services, Energy, Security, Facilities Services, MRO, and related categories. Operating within Applied Materials' center-led category management model, the Director owns portfolio outcomes while leading a global organization of category leaders, category managers, and supporting sourcing organizations to deliver value, improve stakeholder experience, reduce risk, and enable enterprise growth. Portfolio Responsibility The Director provides leadership across three global category towers. Workplace Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Facilities Services Workplace Experience Food Services Employee Experience Programs Security Services Energy Programs Workplace Operations Infrastructure Capital Construction Construction Management Architecture & Engineering Project Controls Real Estate Technical Facilities Plant Infrastructure Gas & Chemicals Maintenance & Repair Lab Operations Laboratory Equipment Tool Installation Laboratory Services Wafer Programs Engineering Services OEM Strategy Technical Operations Lab CapEx & OpEx This category architecture aligns directly with the future-state Workplace & Infrastructure operating model. Leadership Responsibilities Portfolio Leadership Own the global Workplace, Infrastructure, and Lab Operations portfolio strategy. Align category strategies to Applied Materials growth objectives, business priorities, capital planning, and operational needs. Develop multi-year roadmaps supporting growth, readiness, scalability, resilience, and value realization. Govern portfolio performance across value creation, stakeholder experience, supplier performance, operational excellence, and risk management. Ensure portfolio priorities remain aligned with business strategy, forecasted demand, and long-term investment plans. Organizational Leadership & Capability Development Build and lead a world-class Category Management organization. Responsibilities include: Lead Category