Contingent Worker Program Engagement Professional - (B3)

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 ## Qualifications ### Education: Bachelor's Degree ### Skills Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Cost Optimization, Global Sourcing, Identifying Opportunities, Operational Efficiency, Problem Resolution, Problem Solving, Process Standardization, Procurement, Sourcing and Procurement, Strategic Sourcing ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 4 - 7 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: 10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ### Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: No ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $121,000.00 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.