Senior Procurement Manager

** 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:

$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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** Position Summary*
* Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to support its Photonics Platform Business, which drives both organic and inorganic growth of the company's waveguide technologies and broader augmented reality (AR) ecosystem initiatives. This strategic role focuses on sourcing, qualification, supplier development, and quality management for advanced optical materials, including precision glass and crystalline substrates.

The Senior Procurement Manager will collaborate closely with global suppliers and cross‑functional teams across R&D, Product Engineering, and Operations. The ideal candidate has deep hands‑on experience with optical glass and crystalline materials, strong knowledge of upstream manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to build and manage a high‑performance supply base. This individual will lead supplier assessments, define category strategies, and implement quality frameworks that ensure supply chain scalability, reliability, and long‑term competitiveness for Applied Materials' photonics portfolio.

The role will also be accountable for achieving key procurement KPIs across cost, cash, and contract performance to support the company's growth and profitability objectives.

** Key Responsibilities*
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* 1) Supplier Lifecycle Management & Performance*
* + Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualifications for glass and crystalline materials to ensure compliance with Applied Materials standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Develop, manage, and utilize supplier scorecards and performance metrics, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.

+ Lead structured Business Reviews and executive-level engagement to strengthen relationships, track performance, and ensure roadmap alignment.

+ Institutionalize standardized supplier governance frameworks, including supplier segmentation, financial health reviews and performance management for alliance and strategic suppliers.

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* 2) Quality Engineering, Compliance & Continuous Improvement*
* + Develop and support APQP, PPAP, SPC, control plans, and material-specific quality systems for waveguide and AR-related components.

+ Drive root cause analysis and CAPA/SCAR resolution using 8D, and FMEA, ensuring containment and systemic prevention.

+ Partner with R&D and Manufacturing teams to improve material yields, durability, metrology consistency, and upstream manufacturing capability.

+ Support…