Global Supply Chain Rotational Program for New College Graduates

About the role

The 30‑month Supply Chain MBA Development Rotational Program at Applied Materials rotates new graduates through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management. After the rotations, participants move into a final placement such as Materials Project Manager or Supplier Business Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices, execute orders and ensure delivery for new product integration.
• Develop procurement strategies to obtain components at lowest cost while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Forecast and communicate engineering, materials and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Perform make‑versus‑buy analysis and coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory.
• Manage supplier performance, risk assessments and resolve quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Generate and publish key process indicators, track landed‑cost targets and support materials change control.

Required profile

• MBA in Supply Chain Management with a technical undergraduate degree.
• Good academic standing, preferred GPA ≥ 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience with ERP systems and data‑driven decision making.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications for sourcing.
• Flexible, results‑driven mindset and willingness to complete the full 30‑month program.

Required skills

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology exposure.
• Advanced Excel and data‑analytics capabilities.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification (preferred).
• APICS CPIM or APICS CSCP certification (preferred).
• PMP certification (preferred).

What we offer

• Salary range $78,000 – $107,500 per year.
• Full‑time position based in Santa Clara, CA with 10 % travel.
• Relocation eligibility and comprehensive benefits package.
• Mentorship, job shadowing and networking through Employee Resource Groups.
• Opportunity to gain high‑visibility experience in a global manufacturing organization.