About the role#
Applied Materials is seeking interns for the Global Supply Chain department for the Summer 2027 term. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement and Materials Managers, and the Supply Chain Analytics team. This role involves direct involvement in supplier management, commercial negotiations, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials to our factories.
What you'll do#
- Manage supplier request for quotations (RFQs) and prepare supplier profiles for management presentations.
- Work with suppliers on obsolescence compliance and training.
- Perform part analytics to ensure correct commodity family assignments.
- Interact with suppliers to identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Support Supplier Account Managers with meeting preparation, quarterly business reviews, and capacity reviews.
- Handle buyer functions, including creating, rescheduling, and cancelling purchase orders based on MRP.
- Communicate with suppliers to track material status and expedite deliveries.
- Resolve Accounts Payable issues regarding invoice and receipt discrepancies.
- Source emergency or alternate materials when necessary.
- Provide delivery updates to factory stakeholders and leadership.
- Negotiate with suppliers to mitigate excess inventory and purchase orders.
- Conduct MRP and spend analytics to optimize business practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Supply Chain Management or a related major.
- Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analytics skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening, writing, and oral presentation.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and analytically.
- A flexible mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous learning.
- Valid work authorization for the duration of the internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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