Sourcing Specialist Facilities (CapEx & OpEx)

Sourcing Specialist

• Facilities (CapEx & OpEx) Applied Materials
• 3.8 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time $108,000
• $148,500 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Strategic sourcing Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description 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:

$108,000.00

• $148,500.

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Location:

Austin,TX, Boise,ID, Chandler,AZ 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. Key Responsibilities Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion. Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion. Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety. Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner. Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program. Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.

Other Requirements:

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to 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. Functional Knowledge Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Leadership May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity Problem Solving Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies Interpersonal Skills Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view Role Summary The Sourcing Specialist

• Facilities & Services (CapEx & OpEx) is an 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), specializing in Facilities and Facilities-related Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operating Expense (OpEx) categories.

The role delivers disciplined sourcing execution, strong stakeholder experience, and governance-compliant outcomes, while building deep facilities sourcing expertise. This position executes Facilities & Services CapEx and OpEx sourcing projects end-to-end within the SCoE, delivering high-quality execution, strong stakeholder experience, and governance-compliant outcomes. This role does not own category strategy or people management. Key Responsibilities Execute end-to-end sourcing projects for Facilities & Services CapEx and OpEx, including RFx development, supplier communication, bid evaluation, and award support; does not define category strategy. Individual contributor; no people management responsibility. Apply appropriate sourcing approaches (RFP, benchmarking, targeted negotiation) based on defined tiering and risk frameworks. Serve as the primary execution point of contact for facilities stakeholders and suppliers during sourcing events. Support commercial negotiations in alignment with approved frameworks; partner with Legal and Contracting CoE as required. Ensure sourcing documentation, approvals, and handoffs are complete, accurate, and audit-ready. Embed risk awareness into sourcing execution, including supplier, service continuity, and labor-related considerations. Support post-award transitions to ensure continuity of facilities services. Build and maintain deep specialization in Facilities & Services sourcing; contribute to playbooks, templates, and continuous improvement efforts. Category Scope (Facilities CapEx & OpEx Focus) Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Soft services (janitorial, security, catering, reception) Hard services (maintenance, site services) Facilities-related managed services and labor Facilities services supporting Lab and R D environments Facilities CapEx projects (e.g., construction/fit-out, renovations, lab build-outs, and major facility upgrades) CapEx-related professional services (e.g., architects/engineers, project management, commissioning) Construction trades and general contractors (where applicable to facilities projects) Specialty equipment and infrastructure supporting facilities projects (where applicable) Primary Interfaces Facilities, Workplace, and Lab Operations stakeholders Facilities & Services suppliers Sourcing CoE Manager Strategic Sourcing Managers / Category teams (as needed) Legal / Contracting CoE Finance (Value Capture) Risk /

TPRM Qualifications Required:

Proven experience executing sourcing projects within Facilities, Services, or related indirect spend categories. Strong RFx execution, supplier communication, and documentation skills. Ability to operate independently within a governance-driven, tiered sourcing model. Demonstrated stakeholder management and execution judgment.

Preferred:

Experience with Facilities Management or services-based contracting. Exposure to multi-site or global enterprise environments. Familiarity with risk-aware sourcing and supplier transitions.

Additional Information Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee /

Regular Travel:

Yes, 10% 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 , 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.