Materials Sourcing & Supplier Relations Associate

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a new college graduate to join the Supply Chain organization. The role involves assisting supplier management, PLC alignment, and data-driven decision support.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement to optimize procurement activities. Preferred candidates have a recent degree in a related field and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of commodity and supplier management strategies under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in maintaining supplier agreements and related documentation that support business relationships between Applied Materials and its supply base.
• Participate in Product Lifecycle Management (PLC) processes to ensure alignment with sourcing and commodity plans.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and disengagement activities as required.
• Analyze supplier, market, and spend data to support sourcing decisions and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and business analyses to support supplier management initiatives and reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field completed within the last 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a new college graduate to join the Supply Chain organization. The role involves assisting supplier management, PLC alignment, and data-driven decision support.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement to optimize procurement activities. Preferred candidates have a recent degree in a related field and strong analytical and communication skills.