Contracting Special Projects Manager - (B4)

Job Responsibilities

• Hit the ground running quickly to become a CLM super user.
• Drive the global transformation of the 2024-2025 Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool for Global Procurement Services (GPS)
• Lead key workstreams in support of contracting for the global Procure to Pay (P2P) system implementation, and align with P2P team to deploy CLM aligned to P2P and GPS operating model transformations region by region through FY25 timeline.
• Business ownership of contracts migration strategy and plan, including coordinating with both software provider and internal technical teams on contract migration activities.
• Rollout, lead trainings, and support CLM users across the globe.
• Work collaboratively with legal, sourcing, data and analytics, and other teams to identify continued areas for improvement, including in contracting tools, technology, process standardization, governance, and training.

Skills

• A drive to quickly learn and make contributions to the team in a fast-paced environment.
• An ability to consider complex, demanding, and sometimes conflicting stakeholder expectations, and integrate them into solutions that are best for the organization.
• An ability to teach and train individuals with various backgrounds, skills, and experiences.
• Curiosity, humility, and the desire to grow.

Experience

• CLM and/or P2P implementation experience.
• Project management experience
• Procurement contracting experience
• Experience developing playbooks, trainings, guidance, standards, and policy
• Experience working with, supporting, coaching, and encouraging people with diverse backgrounds and experiences

This is a job for contracting and technology enthusiasts who want to make a big impact. As GPS at Applied Materials continues its 2024-2025 Contract Lifecycle Management tool (CLM) transformation and Procure to Pay (P2P) system implementation, this role will lead the global CLM rollout, as well as key P2P workstreams. You will also be responsible for standardizing and documenting global procurement contracting processes, engaging global procurement and legal teams for feedback and alignment, and driving the development of guidance, training, and support. You will report into the Contracting team within the Strategy, Performance Management, and Governance pillar (SPMG) of indirect procurement, and will work alongside, consult with, and learn from professionals in data and analytics, policy, and internal marketing. In this role, you will be responsible for learning everything about GPS contracting, from policy to process to contract terms to technology and drive continuous improvements.
Applied Materials GPS is a Global support organization that enables the purchasing of the indirect goods, services, and contingent workforce required for Applied Materials to operate smoothly and support our end customers. As GPS, we support stakeholders across the globe through Sourcing, Contracting, Category and Supplier Management, analytics, and transactional procurement. We influence spend across the following categories: IT Hardware, Software and Telecommunications, Consulting, Professional Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Equipment and Equipment Maintenance as well as Contingent Workforce.
GPS is a dynamic and agile organization in the process of significant transformation and expansion. We are looking for passionate, driven, collaborative people who will be curious, ask hard questions, and challenge themselves and others. Our talented, diverse team supports Applied globally, and has fun together while achieving amazing results for Applied as a market leader in our exciting semiconductor and display industry.
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00
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.