About the role#
Applied Materials is seeking interns for the Global Supply Chain department for the summer of 2027. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will support Supplier Account Managers and Procurement Managers in areas such as supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and material delivery. This role offers hands-on experience in managing commodity strategies and ensuring factories receive the parts they need.
What you'll do#
- Complete supplier request for quotations (RFQs) and prepare supplier profiles for management review.
- Assist with cost reduction opportunities and supplier capacity reviews.
- Manage purchase orders by creating, rescheduling, or canceling them based on material requirements planning (MRP).
- Coordinate directly with suppliers to track material status, expedite deliveries, and find emergency sources when necessary.
- Resolve invoice and receipt discrepancies with Accounts Payable.
- Provide delivery updates to factory stakeholders and leadership.
- Perform data analytics on spend and MRP to help optimize business practices.
- Support team members with meeting preparation and quarterly business reviews.
- Work with suppliers on training and obsolescence compliance.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related major.
- Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with data sets.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- A flexible mindset and a commitment to quality.
- Valid work authorization for the duration of the internship. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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