Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.nnInside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.nnIf you’re looking for a great place to grow your career, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.nnPosition OverviewnnApplied Materials’ Global Supply Chain Department is searching for interns to join our team in summer 2024! 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.nnResponsibilitiesnnCompleting supplier request for quotations (RFQs)nnWorking with suppliers on obsolescence compliance and trainingnnPreparing supplier profiles for presenting to managementnnPerforming part analytics to ensure parts are assigned to the proper commodity familynnInteracting with Suppliers on cost reduction opportunitiesnnSupporting Supplier Account Managers in various tasks including meeting & presentation preparation, supplier management, quarterly business reviews, supplier capacity reviewsnnPerform Buyer functions, including: Creating, re-scheduling, and cancelling POs per MRPnnCall suppliers to get material status and expedite materialnnResolve Accounts Payable issues related to PO invoice and receipt discrepanciesnnFind alternate/emergency sources for materialnnProvide material delivery updates directly to factory stakeholders and leadershipnnMitigate excess POs and inventory through supplier negotiationsnnPerform MRP and Spend Analytics looking for optimization of business practicennRequirementsnnStudent must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related majornnStudent must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scalennAbility to problem-solve creatively and analyticallynnCommitment to quality and customer satisfactionnnExcellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skillsnnData analytics skills (E.g. advanced excel, working with multiple data sets)nnDesire for continuous learning and improvementnnFlexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culturennAuthorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorshipnnCompensationnn$22- 30 per hournnThe rate offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and education level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.nnQualificationsnnEducation:nnBachelor's DegreennSkills:nnCertifications:nnLanguages:nnYears of Experience:nnWork Experience:nnAdditional InformationnnTime Type:nnFull timennEmployee Type:nnIntern / StudentnnTravel:nnNonnRelocation Eligible:nnYesnnApplied 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.