Materials Project Manager Intern - Supply Chain

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock awards

Bonus potential

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a summer intern for its Global Supply Chain team in Austin, TX. The 12-week program supports Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers, and Supply Chain Analytics, with hands-on experiences in RFQs, supplier management, and cost optimization.

The role requires pursuit of a Master's in Supply Chain Management or related field, strong academic standing, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related major.
• Good academic standing with a preference for GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete supplier RFQs.
• Collaborate with suppliers on obsolescence compliance.
• Prepare supplier profiles for management review.
• Perform part analytics to assign parts to the correct commodity family.
• Interact with suppliers on cost reduction opportunities.
• Support Supplier Account Managers in meetings, QBRs, and capacity reviews.
• Create, reschedule, and cancel POs per MRP.
• Call suppliers to confirm material status and expedite deliveries.
• Resolve Accounts Payable discrepancies related to PO invoices/receipts.
• Find alternate or emergency sources for material.
• Provide material updates to factory stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

MRP

RFQ process

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a summer intern for its Global Supply Chain team in Austin, TX. The 12-week program supports Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers, and Supply Chain Analytics, with hands-on experiences in RFQs, supplier management, and cost optimization.

The role requires pursuit of a Master's in Supply Chain Management or related field, strong academic standing, and excellent analytical and communication skills.