Sourcing Specialist - IT

Sourcing Specialist

The Sourcing Specialist is an experienced individual contributor responsible for executing low to moderately complex sourcing projects end-to-end with minimal supervision. This role specializes in Information Technology (IT) sourcing, covering software, hardware, cloud, and infrastructure categories aligned to the procurement taxonomy. The role supports RFx execution, supplier evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and value delivery while ensuring compliance, documentation rigor, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute low to moderately complex sourcing projects from intake to award with minimal supervision
• Prepare RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; manage supplier communication and timelines
• Analyze bids and develop structured evaluation summaries to support decision-making
• Perform cost and scenario analysis to support commercial negotiations
• Support negotiation of pricing and commercial terms within delegated authority
• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders during sourcing events
• Manage supplier interactions across RFx lifecycle and contracting process
• Ensure sourcing events are audit-ready with complete documentation and approvals
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies, risk, and governance standards
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement Operations to enable contract execution and supplier onboarding
• Support seamless post-award handoffs including PO creation and onboarding
• Identify and implement improvements in sourcing execution, templates, and processes
• Share best practices and support capability building within the SCoE

Category Scope (IT Sourcing Alignment)

Primary sourcing focus includes, however not limited to, IT procurement categories such as:

• Software (SaaS, enterprise applications, licenses)
• Hardware (end-user devices, servers, storage)
• Cloud & Infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, hosting, data centers)
• IT Services (implementation, support, managed services)

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.

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.