Strategic Sourcing Manager

Applied Materials

Actively hiring
Locations Austin, Texas, US Posted 56 days ago $108,000–$148,500 / year
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TL;DR

The Strategic Sourcing Manager role at Applied Materials is a senior-level position within the Global Sourcing & Procurement team, focusing on leading complex sourcing engagements and driving negotiation outcomes aligned with category strategies. This individual will develop executable sourcing plans, manage high-stakes negotiations, and coach the Sourcing Center of Excellence (SCoE) to enhance execution quality. Key responsibilities include translating strategic goals into actionable plans, managing sourcing pipelines, and ensuring compliance with governance standards while leveraging digital tools for efficiency. The ideal candidate has a background in supply chain management or procurement, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and negotiation. Knowledge of semiconductor or high-tech procurement environments is preferred, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to operate effectively in a global matrixed environment.

Skills

eSourcing contract lifecycle management analytics tools AI Lean Six Sigma design thinking TCO analysis should-cost analysis benchmarking CPSM CIPS CPM MBA MS

What you'll do

  • Lead complex sourcing engagements with accountability for delivery quality, leverage, and cycle time.
  • Develop fact-based negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations to deliver approved value outcomes.
  • Manage assigned sourcing pipelines by prioritizing work based on complexity, risk, and business criticality.
  • Coach SCoE practitioners on execution standards, negotiation tactics, and stakeholder communications.
  • Embed policy adherence, governance, and risk controls into all sourcing activities to ensure compliance.
  • Serve as the primary interface for Category Leaders during active sourcing initiatives; drive alignment with cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commercial contract negotiations.
  • Proven track record leading complex sourcing events and negotiating high-value agreements.
  • Strong commercial acumen including TCO/should-cost analysis and benchmarking skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience working in center-led procurement operating models preferred.
  • Demonstrated change leadership and process improvement experience beneficial.

Market check

Salary context

This $108,000–$148,500 range sits above 11% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,300–$203,550

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$147,500–$208,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 237 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,000–$193,500 across 65 roles with salary data.

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