Global Supply Chain Rotational Program – Buyer I (Santa Clara)

About the role

Join Applied Materials' 30‑month Global Supply Chain Rotational Program as a Buyer I. You will rotate through Purchasing, Project Management and Supplier Account Management, gaining hands‑on experience in a high‑tech manufacturing environment. The program culminates in a final placement where you apply the skills you have built.

Key responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices and execute purchase orders to support volume manufacturing.
• Develop cost‑reduction strategies while ensuring quality, reliability and timely delivery of components.
• Assist in creating and implementing commodity strategies across business units.
• Resolve supply‑chain issues affecting cost, delivery or lead‑time and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Perform make‑vs‑buy analyses and provide input for outsourcing decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Detail‑oriented, results‑driven mindset with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Technical knowledge of statistics, machine learning and data analytics.
• Experience with R, SAS, SQL and Python.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $61,500 – $84,500 per year.
• Full‑time employment with relocation assistance and 10 % travel.
• Comprehensive benefits package, bonus eligibility and stock award program.
• Mentorship, job shadowing and networking opportunities through Employee Resource Groups.