Global Third-Party Risk Management Program Lead

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:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, 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. 

Role Summary

The Risk and Compliance Leader will lead the global Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program and will be responsible for defining, governing, and continuously improving Applied Materials’ end-to-end TPRM program across procurement and commercial third parties. This role provides enterprise oversight for third parties and ensures a consistent, risk-based approach to third-party onboarding, due diligence, contracting handoffs, ongoing monitoring, issue management, and offboarding. The leader partners closely with Procurement, Sales/Commercial, Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Internal Audit, Finance, and business stakeholders to strengthen resilience, meet regulatory and customer expectations, and reduce operational and reputational risk across the third-party ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Lead the development and execution of a global procurement risk and compliance strategy aligned with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks across procurement and Sales/Commercial functions
• Serve as the primary liaison with Internal Audit, Legal, and Finance for procurement-related compliance and audit matters

• Ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives through cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Sourcing, and Category Management
• Oversee TPRM policy development and risk monitoring for third parties.

Procurement Audit & Compliance

• Lead internal and external audit engagements, ensuring timely remediation of findings and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for executive leadership

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

• Own and oversee the global TPRM program for Applied Materials, covering third parties across the full lifecycle (intake, risk tiering, due diligence, approval, onboarding, ongoing monitoring, issue remediation, and offboarding)
• Design and implement a scalable, risk-based TPRM framework covering onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding of suppliers
• Integrate risk tiering, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring into procurement workflows leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools
• Ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)) and industry standards

Leadership Qualities

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority in a matrixed, global environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex risk and compliance issues to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, contracting, compliance, audit, or risk management, preferably in a global organization.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, contract law, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk.
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba), risk tools, and data analytics platform