Supply Chain Buyer Intern — Data-Driven Sourcing & Analytics

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

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.