Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, New College Grad- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are

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

Salary:

$101,000.00 - $139,000.00

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Program Overview 

Through the 30-month Supply Chain MBA Development Rotational Program, you will rotate through positions in Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management over the course of 18 months, then apply your learnings to a “Final Placement” role for an additional 12 months. The Final Placement role may be, but is not limited to, a Materials Project Manager or Supplier Business Manager role. Assignment of Final Placement roles will be based on business need, role availability, and the individual assessments of candidates’ performance and skills displayed during their rotations. In the program, participants develop and refine the technical and business skills required to be successful in the Supply Chain organization. You will experience a blended learning environment which includes mentorship, job shadowing, and expanded networking opportunities with leaders and within our Employee Resource Groups such as the Young Professionals Network (YPN).  Participants will have the opportunity to gain high level visibility and create significant impact within a global manufacturing organization.  

Position Details 

During a series of rotations, participants will take on full-time responsibility of their functional role, which may include: 

• Issuing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating prices, executing orders, and ensuring delivery in support of New Product Integration/Commercialization manufacturing requirements. 

• Developing strategies to procure components at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. 

• Assisting with development, alignment, and implementation of commodity strategies across Applied Business Units. 

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure. 

• Coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control.  Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements. 

• Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.  Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.  Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, and cost).        

• Manages materials change control process. Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.  Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators. Tracks total landed costs targets. 

• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.  Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.  

• Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.  Escalate issues to relevant escalation paths as needed (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Program Management, Finance). 

• Use standard tools, dashboards and BKMs to assess supplier capability, overall capacity, ability to support rapid prototyping (NPI), ability to support volume manufacturing, and vertical integration (e.g. parts, cleaning, assembly capabilities) to aid in making sustainable sourcing decisions. 

Requirements 

• This is a 30-month rotational program. Candidates should be prepared to complete the full program.  

• Graduating with an MBA in Supply Chain Management coupled with technical undergraduate degree 

• Must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale 

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view 

• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information 

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology exposure required. Hands on experience preferred 

• Data analytics (E.g. advanced excel, working with multiple data sets for decision making) 

• Ability to interpret engineering drawing specifications/requirements to source parts aligning with sourcing strategy and Supplier capabilities. 

• Previous experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Project Management a plus 

• Certifications: Six sigma green belt, APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, PMP a plus 

• Flexible and adaptable  mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by October 31, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection. 

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.