Global Category Manager — Infrastructure & Construction
Core
Strategic owner of Applied's capital construction, real estate, and facilities spend, accountable for defining global category strategy and delivering outcomes across value capture, stakeholder experience, and risk management.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (infrastructure & construction)
Builds
Global category strategies, supplier portfolios, delivery models, and governance frameworks for fabs, labs, cleanrooms, offices, and site infrastructure.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry + Construction & Real Estate
Required skills
Global category strategy, supplier portfolio segmentation, strategic sourcing, delivery model selection (EPC/PMC), stakeholder governance, value capture, risk management, contract negotiation, financial stewardship, cross-functional alignment
Preferred skills
Experience with capital programs, international travel, construction market dynamics, rate card management
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, MS Project, Primavera, Salesforce
Responsibilities
Define and maintain multi-year global category strategy for infrastructure and construction; Establish category scope and taxonomy across construction, A&E, CM/PM/QS services, EPC/PMC, MRO, and tool install; Own supplier portfolio design and segmentation across GCs, EPCs, PMCs, A&E firms, and specialty trades; Serve as trusted advisor to GWI, Real Estate, and project delivery leadership; Lead category councils and governance forums for value/risk reviews and supplier performance reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
