Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, Buyer I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)
About The Position
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, essential for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. This 30-month rotational program is designed for new college graduates to develop technical and business skills within the Supply Chain organization. Participants will rotate through positions in Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management over 18 months, followed by a 12-month "Final Placement" role. The program includes mentorship, job shadowing, and networking opportunities, offering high visibility and impact within a global manufacturing organization.
Requirements
- Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics or related field
- Good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Proficiency in developing effective executive reports and presentations
- Proficiency in Microsoft office tools
- Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact cross-organizationally
- Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically
- Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
- Detail-oriented; ability to multi-task; deadline-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Thrive in a results-driven culture
- Candidates should be prepared to complete the full 30-month program.
Nice To Haves
- Nice to have technical skills: Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, R, SAS, SQL, Python
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
