Applied Materials

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Applied Materials
Equipment EngineeringSingapore,SGPOnsitePosted 1 month ago

About the role

Strategic Sourcing Manager role based on the published job description. Key responsibilities and requirements were extracted directly from the posting for quick review.

EquipmentOnsiteProject/Program Management

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 roleoperatesin a center‑led model that balances global strategy with regional nuance, delivering measurable value,an improvedstakeholder experience, and proactive risk management.
  • Roleat a Glance Job Title Strategic Sourcing Manager Organization Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) – Global Category & Sourcing Reports To Global Category Portfolio Leader Primary Purpose Lead Tier 2 sourcing
  • Support Tier 1
  • CoachSCoE(Sourcing Center of Excellence)execution to deliver speed, quality, and compliance.

Requirements

  • Required 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.
  • Proventrack recordleading complex sourcing events (RFx/auctions), negotiating high‑value agreements, and delivering measurable outcomes.
  • Strong commercial acumen including TCO/should‑cost analysis, benchmarking, and the ability to translate insights into negotiation strategy.
  • Ability tooperateeffectively in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and time zones.
  • Experience in semiconductor or high‑tech indirect procurement environments (facilities, IT, technical services, labor/services, or adjacent categories).