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

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 30-month rotational program designed for new college graduates to develop and refine the technical and business skills required for success in the Supply Chain organization at Applied Materials. The program includes rotations through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management over 18 months, followed by a 12-month "Final Placement" role. Participants will experience a blended learning environment with mentorship, job shadowing, and networking opportunities. The program offers high-level visibility and the chance to make a 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.
• Candidates should be prepared to complete the full 30-month 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.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level