Job Description

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.

Inside 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.

If 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.

           

Program Overview

Through the 30-month Supply Chain Undergraduate Rotational Development Program, you will rotate through positions in Purchasing, Sourcing, and Commodity Management over the course of 18 months, then apply your learnings to a “final placement” role for an additional 12 months. 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, which includes:

Issuing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating prices, executing orders, and ensuring delivery in support of volume manufacturing requirements.Developing strategies to procure components at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.Assisting with development, alignment, and implementation of commodity strategies across Applied Business Units.Driving resolution to systematic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time.Assisting in developing and presenting high-level cost reduction opportunities.Presenting sourcing, cost, lead time reduction, capacity initiatives to key stakeholders.Forecasting and communicating engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.Providing critical input to outsourcing decisions by performing Make vs. Buy analysis.

Requirements

Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics or related fieldGood academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scaleProficiency in developing effective executive reports and presentationsProficiency in Microsoft office toolsExcellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skillsAbility to handle multiple assignments concurrentlyStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact cross-organizationallyAbility to problem-solve creatively and analyticallyCommitment to quality and customer satisfactionDetail-oriented; ability to multi-task; deadline-orientedFlexible and adaptable mindsetThrive in a results-driven cultureNice to have technical skills: Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, R, SAS, SQL, PythonRight to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or at a future dateCommitment to completing the 30-month program before pursuing other roles within Applied

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Up to 1 Year

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$52,000.00 - $71,500.00

The 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 members. In 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 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.