Sourcing Specialist CapEx

Sourcing Specialist CapEx, Equipment

The Sourcing Specialist CapEx, 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 (CapEx) equipment. The role delivers disciplined sourcing execution, strong stakeholder experience, and governance-compliant outcomes. This position executes CapEx equipment 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, capital planning, or people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end sourcing projects for CapEx 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 CapEx equipment sourcing; contribute to playbooks, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Category Scope (CapEx Equipment Focus):

• Manufacturing equipment and production tools
• Lab and R&D equipment
• Test, inspection, and metrology equipment
• Specialty equipment supporting facilities, labs, and engineering environments
• Equipment-related services directly tied to capital purchases (installation and start-up support)

Out of scope: CapEx portfolio strategy, EPC/GC contracts, construction sourcing, and ongoing OpEx service ownership outside equipment-related scope.

Primary Interfaces:

• Engineering, Manufacturing, Lab, and Facilities stakeholders
• Equipment suppliers and OEMs
• Sourcing CoE Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Managers / Category teams (as needed)
• Legal / Contracting CoE
• Finance (CapEx governance and Value Capture)
• Risk / TPRM

Qualifications:

Required:

• Proven experience executing sourcing projects for CapEx, equipment, or engineering-related spend.
• Strong RFx execution, supplier communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently within a governance-driven, tiered sourcing model.
• Demonstrated judgment in managing supplier risk, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Preferred:

• Experience sourcing capital equipment in manufacturing, lab, or engineering environments.
• Exposure to Capital Approval Request (CAR) driven processes.
• Experience operating in multi-site or global enterprise environments.

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.

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.

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