Summer 2026 Supply Chain Intern- Bachelor's (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. Applied Materials’ Global Supply Chain Department is searching for interns to join our team in summer 2026! 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.

Requirements

Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related major
Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically
Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skills
Data analytics skills (E.g. advanced excel, working with multiple data sets)
Desire for continuous learning and improvement
Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
This role is ineligible for visa sponsorship and candidates must have valid work authorization for the duration of the internship period to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

Completing supplier request for quotations (RFQs)
Working with suppliers on obsolescence compliance and training
Preparing supplier profiles for presenting to management
Performing part analytics to ensure parts are assigned to the proper commodity family
Interacting with Suppliers on cost reduction opportunities
Supporting Supplier Account Managers in various tasks including meeting & presentation preparation, supplier management, quarterly business reviews, supplier capacity reviews
Perform Buyer functions, including: Creating, re-scheduling, and cancelling POs per MRP
Call suppliers to get material status and expedite material
Resolve Accounts Payable issues related to PO invoice and receipt discrepancies
Find alternate/emergency sources for material
Provide material delivery updates directly to factory stakeholders and leadership
Mitigate excess POs and inventory through supplier negotiations
Perform MRP and Spend Analytics looking for optimization of business practice