Global Third-Party Risk Management Program Lead

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

1d•$140,000 - $192,500

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - CCEP, Certified Third-Party Risk Management - CTPRP) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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
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