Supply Chain Buyer Intern: Analytics & Supplier Ops

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA invites energetic students to join our Global Supply Chain team for a 12-week summer internship in 2027. You will support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers and Supply Chain Analytics on supplier selection, cost targets, and logistics coordination.

This paid internship develops hands-on experience with RFQs, supplier negotiations, MRP, spend analytics, and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analytics and Excel for handling multiple data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Summer intern responsibilities include RFQs and supplier profiles.
• Support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers, and analytics tasks.
• Assist in MRP, spend analytics, and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA invites energetic students to join our Global Supply Chain team for a 12-week summer internship in 2027. You will support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement/Materials Managers and Supply Chain Analytics on supplier selection, cost targets, and logistics coordination.

This paid internship develops hands-on experience with RFQs, supplier negotiations, MRP, spend analytics, and data-driven problem solving.