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Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$160,000.00 - $220,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX, 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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Role Summary

As a senior executive, the Director of Global Business Process & Transformation for Sourcing & Procurement plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s approach to procurement on a global scale. This leader not only standardizes and optimizes business processes but also drives large-scale transformation, leveraging technology and strategic change to achieve operational excellence. By acting as a bridge among business units, IT, and procurement teams, the candidate ensures seamless integration of processes and technologies, while cultivating a high-performance culture through effective mentorship and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Process Leadership & Governance

Transformation in this area involves a comprehensive evaluation of existing procurement workflows, implementing improvements and ensuring global consistency while accommodating local nuances. The candidate leads the establishment of robust governance frameworks, setting clear performance metrics and compliance standards. By championing process harmonization, this leader fosters an environment where continuous improvement is ingrained in the organizational culture, empowering teams to proactively identify and address inefficiencies, mitigate risks, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The candidate facilitates unified procurement strategies that balance global consistency with local adaptability. Leadership in this area means fostering trust, resolving conflicts, and aligning disparate teams around common goals, ultimately driving harmonization and increasing the organization’s agility in a dynamic global environment.

Strategic Transformation

The candidate is responsible for crafting and executing visionary, long-term strategies that not only align with overarching business objectives but also anticipate market trends and technological advancements. Leadership here means guiding enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, such as third-party risk management and IT-driven programs, and serving as an executive sponsor for critical projects. The role demands agility in navigating complex change, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring that transformation efforts deliver measurable value across the organization.

Program & Portfolio Management

With oversight of a diverse portfolio of global programs and projects, the candidate ensures that transformation initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively. Leadership is demonstrated through rigorous project governance, agile prioritization, and alignment of resources to strategic objectives. By tracking key performance indicators and outcomes, the candidate ensures that every project contributes to the broader transformation agenda, driving sustainable business results and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Operational Excellence & Change Management

Operational excellence is achieved by designing and implementing frameworks that promote efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation. The candidate leads change management efforts, developing comprehensive strategies that include stakeholder engagement, training, and communication plans. Effective leadership is evident in the ability to inspire buy-in, manage resistance, and guide teams through transitions, ensuring that new processes and technologies are embraced and embedded within the organization.

Technology Integration & Innovation

The candidate partners closely with the GSP Product Managers, IT and business leaders to drive the integration of leading-edge sourcing and procurement technologies. Transformation is at the heart of this responsibility, as the candidate champions digital initiatives such as analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation to optimize procurement operations. Leadership in this area involves fostering a culture of innovation, encouraging experimentation, and guiding teams to harness technology for competitive advantage.

People & Organizational Development

A transformational leader builds and nurtures diverse, high-performing teams across global markets. This involves making strategic talent decisions, creating opportunities for professional growth, and instilling a culture of innovation and accountability. By mentoring future leaders and promoting best practices, the candidate ensures the organization is equipped to adapt to change and sustain long-term success.

Required Skills & Competencies – Leadership & Transformation Lens

+ Communication & Influence: Inspiring teams and stakeholders through clear vision, executive presence, and persuasive leadership.

+ Cultural Agility: Experience leading diverse teams and adapting strategies for global success.

+ Innovation & Simplification: Driving continuous improvement through process simplification and automation.

+ Program and Project Management: Ability to lead large-scale transformation using agile, lean, and PMI methodologies.

+ Technology Proficiency: Expertise in deploying and leveraging platforms to accelerate digital transformation.

+ Change Management: Proven capability to guide teams through organizational change and embed new ways of working.

Qualifications – Transformation and Leadership Emphasis

+ Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or relevant Master’s preferred for strategic leadership and transformation expertise.

+ Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP), Lean/Six Sigma, or change management preferred, demonstrating commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

+ 10+ years of global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles overseeing transformation projects.

+ Proven success in business process design, project management, technology deployment, and leading digital transformation initiatives.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.