Rotational Buyer I – New Grad Program

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, offers a 30-month Supply Chain Undergraduate Rotational Development Program.

You will rotate through Purchasing, Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management to build broad frontline experience. You'll develop strategic sourcing skills, negotiate with suppliers, and learn to forecast requirements while working in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Strong executive reporting and presentation capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent communication, listening, written and oral.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices, and place orders.
• Develop cost-reduction opportunities and supplier strategies.
• Support Make-vs-Buy analyses and forecasting for engineering/manufacturing needs.
• Present sourcing and lead-time reduction initiatives to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Purchasing, Project Management, and Supplier Account Management.

Skills

Executive reporting

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, MIS, Business Analytics or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, offers a 30-month Supply Chain Undergraduate Rotational Development Program.

You will rotate through Purchasing, Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management to build broad frontline experience. You'll develop strategic sourcing skills, negotiate with suppliers, and learn to forecast requirements while working in a global manufacturing environment.