Global Supply Chain MBA Rotation Program

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX, is offering a 30-month Supply Chain MBA Development Rotational Program. You will rotate through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management, culminating in a Final Placement role such as Materials Project Manager or Supplier Business Manager.

Candidates should have an MBA in SCM and a technical undergrad degree. The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and hands-on experience with supplier

Qualifications

• MBA in SCM and a technical undergrad degree required.
• GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• ERP exposure and data analytics experience required.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt, APICS CPIM/CSCP, PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices, execute orders and ensure delivery for New Product Integration/Commercialization.
• Develop strategies to procure components at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and reliability.
• Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure and support outsourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and support supplier capability assessments.
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost) and manage supplier risk.

Skills

Data analytics

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

MBA in SCM

Technical undergraduate degree

GPA 3.0+ (4.0 scale)

Six Sigma Green Belt

APICS CPIM

APICS CSCP

PMP

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX, is offering a 30-month Supply Chain MBA Development Rotational Program. You will rotate through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management, culminating in a Final Placement role such as Materials Project Manager or Supplier Business Manager.

Candidates should have an MBA in SCM and a technical undergrad degree. The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and hands-on experience with supplier