Veronica Jones Email and Phone Number

With over 20 years of experience across procurement, operations and strategic management at Applied Materials, I am a seasoned leader who delivers value and innovation to the global manufacturing industry. I am passionate about leveraging disruptive technologies, such as robotics, blockchain, and AI, to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and customer journey across the enterprise.As the Sr. Director of Indirect Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, I oversee the development and execution of category strategies for various pillars of spend, such as IT, professional services, construction and workplace management. I achieved impressive results increasing savings and avoidance by 2X, improving spend negotiated by 2X, and boosting spend under management by 60%+. I also drive global branding, change, and stakeholder management, using my strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. My mission is to create a world-class indirect procurement function that supports the growth and sustainability of Applied Materials and its partners.