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 Summer intern responsibilities may include:

• 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 Bachelor'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 forf the duration of the internship period to be considered for this role.

We do not offer visa sponsorship under this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by October 31, 2026.

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None Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.