Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, New College Grad- Master's (Austin, TX)
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Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$68000.00 - $93500.00Location:
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.
Program Overview
Through the 30-month Supply Chain MBA Development Rotational Program you will rotate through positions inPurchasing/SourcingProject/Program ManagementandSupplier AccountManagement over the course of18 months then apply your learnings to a FinalPlacement role for an additional 12 months.The Final Placement role may be but is not limited to a Materials Project Manager or Supplier Business Manager of Final Placement roles will be based on business need role availability and the individual assessments of candidates performance and skills displayed during theirrotations.In the program participants develop and refine the technical and business skills required to be successful in the Supply Chain organization. You will experience a blended learning environment which includes mentorship job shadowing and expanded networking opportunities with leaders and within our Employee Resource Groups such as the Young Professionals Network (YPN). Participants will have the opportunity to gain high level visibility and create significant impact within a global manufacturing organization.
Position Details
During a series of rotations participants will take on full-time responsibility of their functional role whichmayinclude:
Issuing RFQs analyzing proposals negotiating prices executing orders and ensuring delivery in support ofNew ProductIntegration/Commercializationmanufacturing requirements.
Developing strategies toprocurecomponents at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality reliability of source and urgency of need.
Assistingwith development alignment and implementation of commodity strategies across Applied Business Units.
Forecasts and communicates engineering materials and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
Coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers planners and production control. Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
Assistsin supplier price and delivery negotiations. Utilizes the preferred supplierselectionand assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery quality and cost).
Manages materials change controlprocess. Meets costobjectivesand resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators. Tracks total landed costs targets.
Works with engineering toidentifypreliminary critical parts long-leadpartsand inspection requirements.Assistsin developing supplier and commodity roadmaps toengineering.
Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups. Escalate issues to relevant escalation paths as needed (Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Technical Program Management Finance).
Use standard tools dashboards and BKMs to assess supplier capability overall capacity ability to support rapid prototyping (NPI) ability to support volume manufacturing and vertical integration (e.g.parts cleaning assembly capabilities) to aid in making sustainable sourcing decisions.
Requirements
This is a 30-month rotational program. Candidates should be prepared to complete the full program.
Graduating with an MBA in Supply Chain Management coupled with technical undergraduate degree
Must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology exposure. Hands on experience preferred
Data analytics (E.g.advanced excel working with multiple data sets for decision making)
Ability to interpret engineering drawing specifications/requirements to source parts aligning with sourcing strategy and Supplier capabilities.
Previousexperience in Engineering Supply Chain Operations Manufacturing Project Management a plus
Certifications: Six sigma green belt APICS CPIM APICS CSCP PMP a plus
Flexible andadaptable mindsetwho thrives in a results-driven culture
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by October 31 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
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.
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
