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 ...