Strategic Sourcing Manager – Labor & Services

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:

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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. 

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. Learn more about our benefits. 

Summary

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.

Key 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/complia