Applied Materials · 5 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager – Labor & Services
Austin,TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for executing sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio of Labor, Services, and Professional Services categories, focusing on sourcing execution, supplier engagement, and delivery coordination.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities, including intake, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and award recommendations
Execute sourcing initiatives across multiple Labor & Services categories based on demand and prioritization
Plan, coordinate, and manage specific or multiple projects, programs and events, ensuring coordination, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder inputs are tracked and met
Drive initiatives through defined milestones, issue tracking, and change management as scope or priorities evolve
Coordinate cross‑functional participants (Leadership, BU Stakeholders, HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Operations) to keep initiatives aligned and progressing efficiently
Support supplier sourcing, negotiation, selection, contracting and onboarding aligned to approved engagement models
Support commercial negotiations, including rate structures, markups, and pricing models
Track supplier commitments and support supplier performance and governance activities as required
Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, confirm scope, and guide sourcing activities to successful completion
Act as a trusted procurement execution partner, providing market input and coordination support without owning category strategy
Support sourcing initiatives involving on‑shore, off‑shore, near‑shore, BPO, and managed services delivery models
Coordinate sourcing execution with stakeholders to balance cost, scalability, and risk considerations
Ensure sourcing activities align with procurement policies, workforce governance expectations, and applicable compliance controls
Support supplier audits and risk/compliance documentation requirements tied to sourcing projects
Track sourcing activity, milestones, spend, savings, and execution metrics
Provide regular status updates and reporting to category leaders and management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or services sourcing
Demonstrated experience leading RFx processes and managing multiple sourcing initiatives in parallel
Working knowledge of project or program management fundamentals (planning, tracking, stakeholder coordination)
Strong execution discipline, organization, and communication skills
Preferred
Exposure to extended workforce, professional services, consulting, recruitment, managed services, or BPO sourcing
Experience operating in a global or matrixed environment
Exposure to Dfx, Should-Cost, Game-Theory, Negotiation & Innovation Events and TCO a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (435)
2024 (465)
2023 (362)
2022 (429)
2021 (456)
2020 (354)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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