Strategic Sourcing Manager – Labor & Services

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

About The Position

This role supports sourcing, program and project management across a diverse Labor & Services portfolio, including: Professional and consultancy services HR, Talent acquisition and Retention services Financial services (tax, audit, payroll, and insurance‑related services) Legal services and legal‑adjacent support Extended Workforce and related services Off‑shore, near‑shore, BPO, and managed services delivery models Strategic Sourcing Execution 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. 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. 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. Provide regular status updates and reporting to category leaders and management.

Requirements

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.
Exposure to extended workforce, professional services, consulting, recruitment, managed services, or BPO sourcing.
Experience operating in a global or matrixed environment.
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Dfx, Should-Cost, Game-Theory, Negotiation & Innovation Events and TCO a plus

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.
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.
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.
Provide regular status updates and reporting to category leaders and management.