Summer 2027 Supply Chain Buyer Intern- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX, invites students for a 12-week Global Supply Chain internship in Summer 2027. You will support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers, and Supply Chain Analytics, gaining hands-on experience with RFQs, supplier profiles, and analytics.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and data-driven decision making while providing relocation eligibility and a pathway to learning in a leading global company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field is required.
• Strong data analytics skills and experience with Excel and data sets.
• Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically.
• Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RFQs and supplier interactions to support procurement activities.
• Contribute to supplier profile preparation and management for leadership review.
• Perform part analytics to ensure correct commodity assignment.
• Support cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations and analysis.
• Participate in MRP/Spend analytics to identify opportunities for optimization.

Skills

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

MRP systems

Spend Analytics

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

What We Offer

Location: Austin,TX You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible - while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Position Overview

Applied Materials' Global Supply Chain Department is searching for interns to join our team in summer 2027! Interns will work in the Global Supply Chain group for 12 weeks supporting Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers, and Supply Chain Analytics. Supplier Account Managers are responsible for supplier selection, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and creating and executing commodity strategies. Procurement and Materials Managers are responsible for ensuring timely delivery of materials to our factories while meeting cost and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Completing supplier request for quotations (RFQs)
• Working with suppliers on obsolescence compliance and training
• Preparing supplier profiles for presenting to management
• Performing part analytics to ensure parts are assigned to the proper commodity family
• Interacting with Suppliers on cost reduction opportunities
• Supporting Supplier Account Managers in various tasks including meeting & presentation preparation, supplier management, quarterly business reviews, supplier capacity reviews
• Perform Buyer functions, including:
  • Creating, re-scheduling, and cancelling POs per MRP
  • Call suppliers to get material status and expedite material
  • Resolve Accounts Payable issues related to PO invoice and receipt discrepancies
  • Find alternate/emergency sources for material
  • Provide material delivery updates directly to factory stakeholders and leadership
  • Mitigate excess POs and inventory through supplier negotiations
  • Perform MRP and Spend Analytics looking for optimization of business practice

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related major
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA 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 to be considered for this role.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship under this role.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Intern / Student
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: Yes
• The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
• For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.