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

Applied Materials

Hours: Full time
Where: Santa Clara,CA
Apply by: End Date: October 31, 2026
Posted: Aug 26

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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.

What you'd do

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

What they want

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

Starts: 2026-08-26