Global Supply Chain Intern, Summer 2027 | Applied Materials

Applied Materials’ Global Supply Chain Department is looking for interns to join the team for a 12-week summer 2027 internship. Interns support Supplier Account Managers, Procurement and Materials Managers, and Supply Chain Analytics. Supplier Account Managers handle supplier selection, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and commodity strategies. Procurement and Materials Managers make sure materials reach the factories on time while meeting cost and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

Summer intern responsibilities may include:

• Complete supplier requests for quotation (RFQs)
• Work with suppliers on obsolescence compliance and training
• Prepare supplier profiles for presentation to management
• Run part analytics to confirm parts are assigned to the proper commodity family
• Work with suppliers on cost reduction opportunities
• Support Supplier Account Managers with meeting and presentation preparation, supplier management, quarterly business reviews, and supplier capacity reviews
• Perform buyer functions, including creating, rescheduling, and cancelling POs per MRP
• Call suppliers for material status and expedite material
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues related to PO invoice and receipt discrepancies
• Find alternate or emergency sources for material
• Provide material delivery updates directly to factory stakeholders and leadership
• Reduce excess POs and inventory through supplier negotiations
• Run MRP and spend analytics to find business practice optimizations

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related major
• Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Valid work authorization for the full internship period (visa sponsorship is not offered for this role)
• Creative and analytical problem solving
• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
• Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative, and oral communication skills
• Data analytics skills, such as advanced Excel and working with multiple data sets
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement
• Flexible, adaptable mindset in a results-driven culture

Skills

Technical Skills

• Data analytics and advanced Excel
• Spend and MRP analytics
• Supplier management and RFQs
• Procurement and PO management

Soft Skills

• Creative, analytical problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Adaptability
• Commitment to quality and continuous learning

Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, with details on the Applied Materials careers site
• Possible eligibility for other compensation, such as a bonus and stock award program, as applicable