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:

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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. 

Job Summary

The Extended Workforce Specialist supports and enables Applied Materials’ Global Extended Workforce program, operating within Global Sourcing and Procurement. This role is responsible for end-to-end operational execution, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the extended workforce lifecycle.

The role partners closely with Strategic Sourcing and Delivery Operations teams to ensure supplier alignment, process consistency, cost transparency, and a high-quality experience for business stakeholders in a fast-paced, global environment. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and serves as a subject matter expert for extended workforce operations and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and support global extended workforce operations within established Global Sourcing & Procurement frameworks.

• Apply and enforce enterprise policies related to extended workforce engagement, worker classification, tenure, and access.

• Serve as an operational SME for extended workforce processes, systems, and controls.

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to operationalize supplier strategies, rate cards, and contracting models for the extended workforce.

• Collaborate with Delivery Operations to ensure consistent execution of onboarding, extensions, changes, and offboarding.

• Act as a connector between business stakeholders and enabling teams to resolve issues and improve execution.

• Analyze extended workforce spend, utilization, and trends; provide insights aligned to sourcing and cost-optimization objectives  

• Maintain and enhance rate cards, templates, and program documentation to improve transparency and efficiency.

• Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and operational improvement across regions.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 5–8 years of experience in extended workforce operations, sourcing operations, procurement, or workforce governance.

• Demonstrated experience partnering with Strategic Sourcing and Delivery Operations teams.

• Strong understanding of extended workforce engagement models, compliance risks, and enterprise controls.

• Experience working with VMS platforms (SAP Fieldglass preferred).

Proven ability to operate independently in a global, matrixed organization

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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 [email protected], 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.