Global Third-Party Risk Management Program Lead

Role Summary\n\nThe 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\u2019 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Strategic Leadership \u0026 Governance\n * Lead the development and execution of a global procurement risk and compliance strategy aligned with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory expectations.\n * Establish and maintain governance frameworks across procurement and Sales/Commercial functions\n * Serve as the primary liaison with Internal Audit, Legal, and Finance for procurement-related compliance and audit matters\n\n\n * Ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives through cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Sourcing, and Category Management\n * Oversee TPRM policy development and risk monitoring for third parties.\n\n\n\nProcurement Audit \u0026 Compliance\n\n * Lead internal and external audit engagements, ensuring timely remediation of findings and continuous improvement\n * Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for executive leadership\n\n\n\nThird-Party Risk Management (TPRM)\n\n * 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)\n * Design and implement a scalable, risk-based TPRM framework covering onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding of suppliers\n * Integrate risk tiering, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring into procurement workflows leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools\n * 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\n\n\n\nLeadership Qualities\n\n * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority in a matrixed, global environment.\n * Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex risk and compliance issues to senior stakeholders.\n * Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and continuous improvement.\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n * 10+ years of experience in procurement, contracting, compliance, audit, or risk management, preferably in a global organization.\n * Deep understanding of procurement processes, contract law, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk.\n * Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba), risk tools, and data analytics platforms.\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - CCEP, Certified Third-Party Risk Management - CTPRP) preferred.\n\n\n\nPosition 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\u0027 core values.\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n10 - 15 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 20% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$140,000.00 - $192,500.00\n\nThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. \n\nFor all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. \n