Strategic Sourcing Manager – Labor & Services

Applied Materials Inc

Austin, TX, US
Base: $88,000.00 - $121,000.00; bonus/equity: elig...
5+ years procurement or strategic sourcing experience
Lead end-to-end rfx processes and negotiations
Manage multiple sourcing initiatives in parallel
This role executes sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio of Labor, Services, and Professional Services categories without owning category strategy

Job Summary

  • This role executes sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio of Labor, Services, and Professional Services categories without owning category strategy.
  • Candidates will partner with internal stakeholders to deliver competitive sourcing outcomes while coordinating activities through effective program management.
  • The position offers a supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and driving innovative solutions within a global leader in materials engineering.

Matching Summary

This role executes sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio of Labor, Services, and Professional Services categories without owning category strategy.

Salary

Base: $88,000.00 - $121,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock award programs; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years procurement or strategic sourcing experience
  • Lead end-to-end RFx processes and negotiations
  • Manage multiple sourcing initiatives in parallel
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders effectively
  • Track sourcing activity milestones and spend metrics

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with extended workforce and BPO models
  • Exposure to global or matrixed operating environments
  • Knowledge of TCO and should-cost analysis
  • Strong project management fundamentals
  • Ability to drive change management initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
  • Demonstrated ability to lead RFx processes and manage parallel initiatives

Work Rights

Not specified

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