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Applied Materials · 1 day ago

Summer 2026 Supply Chain Intern- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Santa Clara, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the electronics industry. The company is seeking interns for their Global Supply Chain Department to support various tasks related to supplier management and procurement.

ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Completing supplier request for quotations (RFQs)

Working with suppliers on obsolescence compliance and training

Preparing supplier profiles for presenting to management

Performing part analytics to ensure parts are assigned to the proper commodity family

Interacting with Suppliers on cost reduction opportunities

Supporting Supplier Account Managers in various tasks including meeting & presentation preparation, supplier management, quarterly business reviews, supplier capacity reviews

Perform Buyer functions, including: Creating, re-scheduling, and cancelling POs per MRP

Call suppliers to get material status and expedite material

Resolve Accounts Payable issues related to PO invoice and receipt discrepancies

Find alternate/emergency sources for material

Provide material delivery updates directly to factory stakeholders and leadership

Mitigate excess POs and inventory through supplier negotiations

Perform MRP and Spend Analytics looking for optimization of business practice

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalyticsProblem-solvingCommunication SkillsContinuous LearningAdaptability

Required

Student must be pursuing a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related major

Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically

Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skills

Data analytics skills (E.g. advanced excel, working with multiple data sets)

Desire for continuous learning and improvement

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

This role is ineligible for visa sponsorship and candidates must have valid work authorization for the duration of the internship period to be considered for this role