Regional Category Manager (B4) Lab Operations & CapEx Construction (APAC)

Applied Materials
Singapore
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical and financial skills","Stakeholder management","Executive communication","Influence without authority","Risk management"]

Lead regional category execution and strategic sourcing for Lab Operations and CapEx Construction across APAC. Translate global category strategies into APAC execution plans covering cleanroom construction, tool installation, MRO, laboratory services, and critical facilities. Drive competitive sourcing (RFIs/RFQs/RFPs), negotiations, should-cost modeling, rate-card governance, and measurable value capture. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic suppliers, reduce risk, and improve stakeholder experience from planning through execution.

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Regional Category Manager (B4) Lab Operations & CapEx Construction (APAC)

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Job Summary

Lead regional category execution and strategic sourcing for Lab Operations and CapEx Construction across APAC. Translate global category strategies into APAC execution plans covering cleanroom construction, tool installation, MRO, laboratory services, and critical facilities. Drive competitive sourcing (RFIs/RFQs/RFPs), negotiations, should-cost modeling, rate-card governance, and measurable value capture. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic suppliers, reduce risk, and improve stakeholder experience from planning through execution.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Translate global category strategies into APAC execution plans and regional sourcing roadmaps aligned to construction projects and lab expansion programs.
  • •Lead sourcing and supplier management for construction and infrastructure projects across APAC, including cleanroom projects, facility upgrades, and critical infrastructure initiatives.
  • •Drive regional execution for laboratory equipment, laboratory services, MRO, and tool installation category strategies, coordinating sourcing across purchases, maintenance, upgrades, and installation programs.
  • •Run competitive sourcing activities (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs), develop negotiation strategies, perform bid evaluations and total cost analyses, and support contract execution with Legal and Contracting teams.
  • •Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance, lead supplier review meetings, resolve escalations, monitor quality/delivery/cost/risk metrics, and support executive-level supplier engagement.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Travel AllowanceLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
  • •Minimum 8+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, construction management, tool installation, facilities management, engineering services, or technical operations.
  • •Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, laboratory, cleanroom, or mission-critical environments.
  • •Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing programs and supplier negotiations, including advanced proficiency in sourcing strategy and commercial analysis.
  • •Experience managing suppliers across multiple APAC countries with strong contract management and analytical/financial skills.
Experience:8+ yearsSemiconductorAdvanced manufacturingLaboratoriesCleanroomProcurementConstruction
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
Skills:Analytical and financial skillsStakeholder managementExecutive communicationInfluence without authorityRisk management
Certifications:CPSMCIPSCPMPMPMBA
Tech Stack:AribaScoutSievoSAP

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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