Summer 2026 Supply Chain Intern- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)
Summer 2026 Supply Chain Intern- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)
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Job Description
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Location:
AustinTXYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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 2026! 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 Bachelors 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
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by October 31 2025. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Intern / StudentTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
