Strategic Sourcing Manager – Labor & Services

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • $88,000 - $121,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. The Strategic Sourcing Manager (B3) – Labor & Services is a generalist strategic sourcing role responsible for executing sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio of Labor, Services, and Professional Services categories. The role partners with internal stakeholders and category leadership to deliver competitive sourcing outcomes, while coordinating sourcing activities through effective program and project management capabilities. This role focuses on sourcing execution, supplier engagement, and delivery coordination, not category strategy ownership or operational service delivery. Scope of Services (Generalist Coverage) 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 Scope is intentionally broad and execution‑focused.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• This is role that leads sourcing projects with guidance on complex matters.
• The role supports multiple categories as a generalist, coordinates sourcing initiatives using project management rigor, and does not own end‑to-end category strategy or supplier program design.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Program & Project Management 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.
• Supplier & Commercial Management 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.
• Stakeholder Partnership 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.
• Global Delivery & Services 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.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance 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.
• Analytics & Reporting Track sourcing activity, milestones, spend, savings, and execution metrics.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to category leaders and management.

Benefits

• You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.
• We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
• At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level