Sourcing Specialist – CapEx

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.

• Salary: $ - $
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX;
  Chandler, AZ;
  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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.

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The Sourcing Specialist – Cap Ex, Equipment is a senior individual contributor responsible for executing mid‑complexity (Tier
2) and select low‑complexity (Tier
3) sourcing projects end‑to‑end within the Sourcing Center of Excellence (SCoE), with a specialization in Capital Expenditure (Cap Ex) equipment. The role delivers disciplined sourcing execution, strong stakeholder experience, and governance‑compliant outcomes.

• Execute end‑to‑end sourcing projects for Cap Ex equipment, including RFx development, supplier communication, bid evaluation, and award support.
• Apply appropriate sourcing approaches (RFP, competitive bidding, benchmarking, targeted negotiation) based on defined tiering, risk, and investment thresholds.
• Serve as the primary execution point of contact for equipment stakeholders and suppliers during sourcing events.
• Support commercial negotiations in alignment with approved frameworks; partner with Legal and the Contracting CoE as required.
• Ensure sourcing documentation, approvals (CARs, PRs, and associated artifacts), and handoffs are complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.
• Embed risk awareness into sourcing execution, including supplier capability, delivery risk, commercial exposure, and lifecycle considerations.
• Support post‑award activities, including supplier onboarding and handoff to Operations or Project teams.
• Build and maintain deep specialization in Cap Ex equipment sourcing; contribute to playbooks, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and the ability to distinguish between colors. It may also involve work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

• Manufacturing equipment and production tools
• Lab and R&D equipment
• Test,…