Semiconductor Supply Chain Buyer Intern (Summer)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking interns for Summer 2027 to join the Global Supply Chain team in Santa Clara for a 12-week program. Interns will support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers and Supply Chain Analytics.

Responsibilities include RFQ handling, supplier coordination, MRP-based purchasing, and cost-reduction initiatives to ensure timely, cost-effective material delivery. The role emphasizes data analysis, supplier collaboration, and process improvement, with

Qualifications

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related major
• GPA preference of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically
• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
• Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skills
• Data analytics skills (e.g. advanced Excel, working with multiple data sets)
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
• Candidates must have valid work authorization for the duration of the internship period; visa sponsorship not offered

Responsibilities

• Completing supplier RFQs
• Working with suppliers on obsolescence compliance
• Preparing supplier profiles for management
• Performing part analytics for proper commodity assignment
• Interacting with Suppliers on cost reduction opportunities
• Supporting Supplier Account Managers in meetings and reviews
• Perform Buyer functions: creating, rescheduling, and cancelling POs per MRP
• Call suppliers to get material status and expedite material
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues related to PO invoices and receipts
• Find alternate/emergency sources for material
• Provide material delivery updates to factory stakeholders and leadership
• Mitigate excess POs and inventory through supplier negotiations
• Perform MRP and Spend Analytics for process optimization

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP knowledge

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking interns for Summer 2027 to join the Global Supply Chain team in Santa Clara for a 12-week program. Interns will support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers and Supply Chain Analytics.

Responsibilities include RFQ handling, supplier coordination, MRP-based purchasing, and cost-reduction initiatives to ensure timely, cost-effective material delivery. The role emphasizes data analysis, supplier collaboration, and process improvement, with