Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$124,000.00 - $171,000.00
Location:
Santa Clara,CA
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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) | Global Category & Sourcing
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex, high‑judgment sourcing engagements aligned to approved Category Strategies. This role converts strategy into executable sourcing wave plans, drives negotiation and commercial outcomes, and raises execution quality across the Sourcing Center of Excellence ( SCoE ) through coaching, playbooks, and standards. The role operates in a center‑led model that balances global strategy with regional nuance, delivering measurable value, an improved stakeholder experience, and proactive risk management.
Mission Alignment (GSP “Definition of Winning”)
Value Capture: deliver holistic value (cost reduction/avoidance, speed, quality, and operational effectiveness).
1) Strategic Sourcing Execution (Tiered Delivery)
Support Tier 1 sourcing engagements by providing sourcing leadership, RFx architecture, analytics, and negotiation support within category guardrails.
Translate category strategy into executable sourcing wave plans and event strategies (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, auctions, market tests, negotiation approach).
2) Commercial & Negotiation Leadership
Partner with Category Management on positioning, trade‑offs, and escalation decisions when supplier, value, or risk profiles change.
3) Pipeline & Delivery Management
Manage assigned sourcing pipelines aligned to category wave plans; prioritize work by complexity, risk, business criticality, and enterprise value.
Track progress, identify blockers, and drive rapid escalation/resolution; ensure transparency through dashboards, cadence reviews, and status updates.
4) SCoE Enablement, Coaching & Quality Assurance
Own continuous refinement of sourcing playbooks, templates, scorecards, and QA standards; ensure global consistency with room for regional nuance.
5) Stakeholder Partnership & Cross‑Functional Leadership
Drive alignment across cross‑functional partners (Legal, Finance, Risk/TPRM, Operations) to accelerate decisions and reduce handoffs.
6) Governance, Compliance & Risk Controls
Embed policy adherence, sourcing governance, and risk controls into sourcing work (supplier due diligence, TPRM triggers, compliance checkpoints).
Escalate risks early (supply continuity, regulatory/compliance, cyber/operations, financial health) and coordinate mitigation plans with risk owners.
7) Digital, Analytics & AI‑Enabled Ways of Working
Adopt AI-enabled approaches for research, drafting, analysis, and workflow acceleration while maintaining governance and controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category execution, or commercial contract negotiations.
Experience in semiconductor or high‑tech indirect procurement environments (facilities, IT, technical services, labor/services, or adjacent categories).
Core Competencies (What “Great” Looks Like)
Success Measures (Sample)
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future .
About Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP)
Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) is Applied Materials’ indirect procurement and extended workforce support function. We procure the goods, services, and extended workforce required for Applied to run and grow the company and enable Applied to support our customers. GSP partners with stakeholders globally through sourcing, contracting, category and supplier management, analytics, and transactional procurement.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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