Summer 2027 Supply Chain Buyer Intern- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials’ Global Supply Chain Department is searching for interns to join our team in summer 2027! 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
Candidates must have valid work authorization for the duration of the internship period to be considered for this role. We do not offer visa sponsorship under this role.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by October 31, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

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