Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, Volume Buyer I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

5d•$60,000 - $73,500•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, essential for semiconductor chips and advanced displays. This 30-month Supply Chain Undergraduate Rotational Development Program offers participants the opportunity to 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 aims to develop and refine technical and business skills required for success in the Supply Chain organization through a blended learning environment including mentorship, job shadowing, and networking. Participants will gain high-level visibility and create significant 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
Prepared to complete the full 30-month rotational program.

Nice To Haves

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.