Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, Volume Buyer I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)

Applied Materials
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 60,000 - 73,500 annuallyFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Listening","Writing","Quantitative problem-solving","Interpersonal skills"]

Rotate through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management in a 30-month supply chain development program. Take full-time responsibility during rotations by issuing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating prices, executing orders, and ensuring on-time delivery for volume manufacturing. Help develop commodity strategies, resolve supply issues impacting quality/cost/delivery, support cost-reduction initiatives, and contribute to make-vs-buy outsourcing decisions.

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Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, Volume Buyer I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)

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Job Summary

Rotate through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management in a 30-month supply chain development program. Take full-time responsibility during rotations by issuing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating prices, executing orders, and ensuring on-time delivery for volume manufacturing. Help develop commodity strategies, resolve supply issues impacting quality/cost/delivery, support cost-reduction initiatives, and contribute to make-vs-buy outsourcing decisions.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · 30 months
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Rotate through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management, then move into a final placement role for an additional 12 months.
  • •Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices, execute orders, and support delivery for volume manufacturing requirements.
  • •Develop strategies to procure components at the lowest cost while balancing quality, reliability, and urgency.
  • •Drive resolution to systematic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead-time.
  • •Assist with cost-reduction opportunities and provide forecasting/input to suppliers, including make-vs-buy analysis for outsourcing decisions.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 60,000 - 73,500 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Complete the full 30-month rotational program.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • •Good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale.
  • •Proficiency in developing effective executive reports and presentations.
  • •Strong communication, listening/writing skills, and the ability to multi-task and problem-solve creatively and analytically.
Education:Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics or related field
Skills:CommunicationListeningWritingQuantitative problem-solvingInterpersonal skills
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeRSASSQLPythonStatisticsMachine LearningData Analytics

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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