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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.
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.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) | Global Category & Sourcing
Role Summary
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).
- Client Journey: deliver a seamless stakeholder experience with clear ownership, predictable cycle times, and reduced friction.
- Risk Management: proactively identify, assess, and mitigate third‑party and supply risks within sourcing and contracting activities.
- Optimize Capability: strengthen procurement capability through standards, coaching, and adoption of digital/AI-enabled ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
1) Strategic Sourcing Execution (Tiered Delivery)
- Lead and execute Tier 2 sourcing engagements (complex/cross‑regional/repeatable) with accountability for delivery quality, leverage, and cycle time.
- 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).
- Drive disciplined project governance from intake through award and handoff; ensure consistent documentation and audit trail.
2) Commercial & Negotiation Leadership
- Develop fact‑based negotiation strategies (TCO, should‑cost, benchmarking) and lead supplier negotiations to deliver approved value outcomes.
- Partner with Category Management on positioning, trade‑offs, and escalation decisions when supplier, value, or risk profiles change.
- Coordinate contract strategy with Contracting CoE/Legal; ensure use of templates, playbooks, and approved fallback positions for standard terms.
- Support Value Capture governance (e.g., baseline/benchmark alignment and savings outcome validation) in partnership with Finance.
3) Pipeline & Delivery Management
- Manage assigned sourcing pipelines aligned to category wave plans; prioritize work by complexity, risk, business criticality, and enterprise value.
- Anticipate capacity constraints and proactively coordinate resourcing with SCoE leadership to protect cycle time and stakeholder commitments.
- Track progress, identify blockers, and drive rapid escalation/resolution; ensure transparency through dashboards, cadence reviews, and status updates.
4) SCoE Enablement, Coaching & Quality Assurance
- Coach and mentor SCoE practitioners on category‑specific execution standards, negotiation tactics, and stakeholder communications.
- Own continuous refinement of sourcing playbooks, templates, scorecards, and QA standards; ensure global consistency with room for regional nuance.
- Build repeatable sourcing capabilities (training, lessons learned, knowledge base contributions) and strengthen the internal talent pipeline.
5) Stakeholder Partnership & Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary sourcing execution interface for Category Leaders and key stakeholders during active sourcing initiatives.
- Drive alignment across cross‑functional partners (Legal, Finance, Risk/TPRM, Operations) to accelerate decisions and reduce handoffs.
- Support stakeholder engagement practices (BRM/SRM execution in partnership with the central program offices) with consistent messaging and value storytelling.
6) Governance, Compliance & Risk Controls
- Embed policy adherence, sourcing governance, and risk controls into sourcing work (supplier due diligence, TPRM triggers, compliance checkpoints).
- Ensure sourcing work is executed using approved buying channels and standard processes; minimize exceptions and document rationale when needed.
- 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
- Leverage eSourcing, contract lifecycle management, and analytics tools to drive faster cycle times and better decision quality.
- Adopt AI-enabled approaches for research, drafting, analysis, and workflow acceleration while maintaining governance and controls.
- Identify automation opportunities for low‑value work and partner with Process/Technology teams to scale improvements.
Qualifications
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.
- Proven track record leading 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 to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Preferred
- Experience in semiconductor or high‑tech indirect procurement environments (facilities, IT, technical services, labor/services, or adjacent categories).
- Experience working in/with center‑led procurement operating models and shared service/CoE delivery engines.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPM) and/or MBA/MS in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated change leadership and process improvement experience (Lean/Six Sigma, design thinking, or similar).
Core Competencies (What “Great” Looks Like)
- Strategic sourcing leadership: designs the right sourcing approach for the business problem; balances speed with rigor.
- Negotiation excellence: drives outcomes through preparation, fact‑base, and influence; manages trade‑offs inside guardrails.
- Stakeholder leadership: earns trust as a commercial advisor; communicates crisply; manages escalations without drama.
- Analytical strength: builds and explains cost models; sees patterns; uses data to make decisions and challenge assumptions.
- Governance & risk discipline: protects Applied through compliance, documentation, and proactive risk identification.
- Coaching mindset: raises capability of the broader team through standards, QA, and mentorship.
Success Measures (Sample)
- Value delivery: verified cost savings/cost avoidance and other quantified value outcomes aligned to category value targets.
- Cycle time & service levels: improved sourcing/contracting cycle times and predictable delivery performance against SLAs.
- Compliance & risk: high policy adherence, strong audit readiness, and effective risk mitigation actions for key engagements.
- Stakeholder experience: improved satisfaction and reduced friction through clear ownership, communication, and speed.
- Capability uplift: measurable improvement in SCoE execution quality and adoption of standards, playbooks, and tools.
About Applied Materials
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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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.
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.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) | Global Category & Sourcing
Role Summary
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).
- Client Journey: deliver a seamless stakeholder experience with clear ownership, predictable cycle times, and reduced friction.
- Risk Management: proactively identify, assess, and mitigate third‑party and supply risks within sourcing and contracting activities.
- Optimize Capability: strengthen procurement capability through standards, coaching, and adoption of digital/AI-enabled ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
1) Strategic Sourcing Execution (Tiered Delivery)
- Lead and execute Tier 2 sourcing engagements (complex/cross‑regional/repeatable) with accountability for delivery quality, leverage, and cycle time.
- 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).
- Drive disciplined project governance from intake through award and handoff; ensure consistent documentation and audit trail.
2) Commercial & Negotiation Leadership
- Develop fact‑based negotiation strategies (TCO, should‑cost, benchmarking) and lead supplier negotiations to deliver approved value outcomes.
- Partner with Category Management on positioning, trade‑offs, and escalation decisions when supplier, value, or risk profiles change.
- Coordinate contract strategy with Contracting CoE/Legal; ensure use of templates, playbooks, and approved fallback positions for standard terms.
- Support Value Capture governance (e.g., baseline/benchmark alignment and savings outcome validation) in partnership with Finance.
3) Pipeline & Delivery Management
- Manage assigned sourcing pipelines aligned to category wave plans; prioritize work by complexity, risk, business criticality, and enterprise value.
- Anticipate capacity constraints and proactively coordinate resourcing with SCoE leadership to protect cycle time and stakeholder commitments.
- Track progress, identify blockers, and drive rapid escalation/resolution; ensure transparency through dashboards, cadence reviews, and status updates.
4) SCoE Enablement, Coaching & Quality Assurance
- Coach and mentor SCoE practitioners on category‑specific execution standards, negotiation tactics, and stakeholder communications.
- Own continuous refinement of sourcing playbooks, templates, scorecards, and QA standards; ensure global consistency with room for regional nuance.
- Build repeatable sourcing capabilities (training, lessons learned, knowledge base contributions) and strengthen the internal talent pipeline.
5) Stakeholder Partnership & Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary sourcing execution interface for Category Leaders and key stakeholders during active sourcing initiatives.
- Drive alignment across cross‑functional partners (Legal, Finance, Risk/TPRM, Operations) to accelerate decisions and reduce handoffs.
- Support stakeholder engagement practices (BRM/SRM execution in partnership with the central program offices) with consistent messaging and value storytelling.
6) Governance, Compliance & Risk Controls
- Embed policy adherence, sourcing governance, and risk controls into sourcing work (supplier due diligence, TPRM triggers, compliance checkpoints).
- Ensure sourcing work is executed using approved buying channels and standard processes; minimize exceptions and document rationale when needed.
- 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
- Leverage eSourcing, contract lifecycle management, and analytics tools to drive faster cycle times and better decision quality.
- Adopt AI-enabled approaches for research, drafting, analysis, and workflow acceleration while maintaining governance and controls.
- Identify automation opportunities for low‑value work and partner with Process/Technology teams to scale improvements.
Qualifications
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.
- Proven track record leading 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 to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Preferred
- Experience in semiconductor or high‑tech indirect procurement environments (facilities, IT, technical services, labor/services, or adjacent categories).
- Experience working in/with center‑led procurement operating models and shared service/CoE delivery engines.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPM) and/or MBA/MS in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated change leadership and process improvement experience (Lean/Six Sigma, design thinking, or similar).
Core Competencies (What “Great” Looks Like)
- Strategic sourcing leadership: designs the right sourcing approach for the business problem; balances speed with rigor.
- Negotiation excellence: drives outcomes through preparation, fact‑base, and influence; manages trade‑offs inside guardrails.
- Stakeholder leadership: earns trust as a commercial advisor; communicates crisply; manages escalations without drama.
- Analytical strength: builds and explains cost models; sees patterns; uses data to make decisions and challenge assumptions.
- Governance & risk discipline: protects Applied through compliance, documentation, and proactive risk identification.
- Coaching mindset: raises capability of the broader team through standards, QA, and mentorship.
Success Measures (Sample)
- Value delivery: verified cost savings/cost avoidance and other quantified value outcomes aligned to category value targets.
- Cycle time & service levels: improved sourcing/contracting cycle times and predictable delivery performance against SLAs.
- Compliance & risk: high policy adherence, strong audit readiness, and effective risk mitigation actions for key engagements.
- Stakeholder experience: improved satisfaction and reduced friction through clear ownership, communication, and speed.
- Capability uplift: measurable improvement in SCoE execution quality and adoption of standards, playbooks, and tools.
About Applied Materials
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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Strategic Sourcing Manager
Translate your credentials into U.S. sourcing standards
Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Strategic Sourcing Managers and map your Singapore-based qualifications against the listed knowledge areas. Gaps in CPSM certification or U.S. procurement law familiarity will come up in sponsor interviews, so address them before you apply.
Target multinationals with existing Singapore operations
Companies that already run procurement hubs in Singapore understand H-1B1 visa mechanics and are far less likely to treat your visa status as a liability. Focus your search on employers with APAC sourcing teams who are expanding U.S. category management functions.
Search for H-1B1 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by verified H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which employers will file. Use it to identify procurement and supply chain roles where Singaporean candidates have been sponsored before.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your salary meets the prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 13-1023 before negotiating, so you know the DOL floor and can spot underpowered offers early.
Clarify the consulate filing timeline with your hiring manager
Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 doesn't require a USCIS petition, so your employer may underestimate what they actually need to file. Confirm they've completed LCA certification and understand the DS-160 and consulate interview steps before you give notice at your current role.
Use your annual renewal window to negotiate scope expansions
H-1B1 visas are granted in one-year increments and renewed at the consulate. Each renewal requires a fresh LCA, which locks in the prevailing wage for that period. Use the renewal cycle as a natural checkpoint to renegotiate your category portfolio or title before the new LCA is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategic Sourcing Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes. Strategic Sourcing Manager roles typically qualify because the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field. The role must be employer-defined as requiring that specialized degree, not merely preferring it. If your job description uses language like 'degree preferred,' ask the employer to revise it to 'degree required' before the LCA is filed with DOL.
How does H-1B1 Singapore compare to H-1B for procurement professionals?
H-1B1 Singapore skips the lottery entirely, which is the single biggest practical difference for Singaporean sourcing professionals. You apply directly at the U.S. consulate after your employer files the LCA with DOL, no USCIS petition required. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 is granted in one-year increments rather than three, and it doesn't carry the same path to permanent residence without a separate immigrant visa process.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B1 Singapore visas for sourcing roles?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship history by employer and role type, so you can see which companies have actually filed for procurement and supply chain positions rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship vaguely. Filter by Strategic Sourcing Manager or related SOC codes to narrow results to relevant hiring patterns.
What documents do I need to prepare before my H-1B1 consulate interview?
You'll need the certified LCA from DOL, your DS-160 confirmation, a valid Singapore passport, your job offer letter, and evidence that your degree matches the specialty occupation. For sourcing roles, bring transcripts and any professional certifications like CPSM. The consular officer may also ask for documentation showing your employer's business legitimacy and your reporting structure within their procurement organization.
Can I switch employers after arriving in the U.S. on an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, but the process resets entirely. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to return to the consulate for a new H-1B1 stamp. Unlike H-1B, there's no portability rule that lets you start work after filing a petition. Plan for a gap in U.S. work authorization during the transition and time your employer change around the consulate appointment availability.
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