Materials Project Manager – New College Graduate (Austin, TX)

About the role

Join Applied Materials as a Materials Project Manager supporting supplier and commodity strategies. This entry‑level position is designed for recent graduates eager to apply their academic knowledge to the semiconductor supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Support execution of commodity and supplier management strategies under senior guidance.
• Assist in maintaining supplier agreements and related documentation.
• Participate in Product Lifecycle Management (PLC) processes to align sourcing with commodity plans.
• Help onboard, qualify, and disengage suppliers as needed.
• Analyze supplier, market, and spend data to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams.

Required profile

• Recent Bachelor’s degree (within 12 months) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with common business applications.

What we offer

• Salary range $60,000 – $77,000 per year.
• Location: Austin, TX.
• Full‑time, new‑college‑grad role with eligibility for relocation assistance.