Sourcing Specialist - IT

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

9d • $88,000 - $121,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist is an experienced individual contributor responsible for executing low to moderately complex sourcing projects end-to-end with minimal supervision. This role specializes in Information Technology (IT) sourcing, covering software, hardware, cloud, and infrastructure categories aligned to the procurement taxonomy. The role supports RFx execution, supplier evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and value delivery while ensuring compliance, documentation rigor, and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Experience in Information Technology (IT) sourcing, covering software, hardware, cloud, and infrastructure categories.
• Proficiency in RFx execution (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs).
• Ability to analyze bids and develop structured evaluation summaries.
• Experience with cost and scenario analysis for commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with negotiation of pricing and commercial terms.
• Experience managing supplier interactions and contracting processes.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, risk, and governance standards.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, and Procurement Operations.
• Familiarity with PO creation and supplier onboarding.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements in sourcing execution, templates, and processes.
• Experience sharing best practices and supporting capability building.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in IT procurement categories such as Software (SaaS, enterprise applications, licenses), Hardware (end-user devices, servers, storage), Cloud & Infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, hosting, data centers), and IT Services (implementation, support, managed services).

Responsibilities

• Execute low to moderately complex sourcing projects from intake to award with minimal supervision
• Prepare RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; manage supplier communication and timelines
• Analyze bids and develop structured evaluation summaries to support decision-making
• Perform cost and scenario analysis to support commercial negotiations
• Support negotiation of pricing and commercial terms within delegated authority
• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders during sourcing events
• Manage supplier interactions across RFx lifecycle and contracting process
• Ensure sourcing events are audit-ready with complete documentation and approvals
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies, risk, and governance standards
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement Operations to enable contract execution and supplier onboarding
• Support seamless post-award handoffs including PO creation and onboarding
• Identify and implement improvements in sourcing execution, templates, and processes
• Share best practices and support capability building within the SCoE

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed