Sourcing Specialist – CapEx
Applied Materials · Chandler, AZ · 5 days ago
Purchasing$108k–$149k/yrFull-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Execute end-to-end sourcing projects for CapEx equipment, including RFx development, supplier communication, bid evaluation, and award support.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Pay
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00
Schedule
Full-time