Supply Chain Rotational Program

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$68,000–$93,500 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 31, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $81k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $133,500–$193,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $81k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Supply Chain Rotational Program

Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, New College Grad- Master's (Austin, TX) is a thirty-month development program where participants rotate through purchasing, sourcing, project management, and supplier account management roles. Candidates will perform day-to-day tasks such as issuing RFQs, negotiating prices, executing orders, and managing materials change control to support new product integration and manufacturing requirements. The role involves developing commodity strategies, performing make versus buy analyses, monitoring supplier performance, and coordinating demand signals through MRP systems. To succeed, candidates must possess data analytics skills, including advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning technology. The position requires the ability to interpret engineering drawing specifications and manage complex negotiations. This work addresses critical supply chain challenges within a global manufacturing organization focused on materials science and engineering solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries.

What you'll do

  • Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices, and execute orders to support manufacturing requirements.
  • Develop procurement strategies to source components at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Communicate engineering, material, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
  • Perform make versus buy analyses to inform outsourcing decisions.
  • Coordinate demand signals through MRP systems to minimize inventory exposure.
  • Monitor supplier performance regarding delivery, quality, and cost metrics.
  • Manage materials change control processes and resolve supplier quality issues with engineering teams.
  • Use data tools and dashboards to assess supplier capability and capacity for rapid prototyping and volume manufacturing.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an MBA in Supply Chain Management.
  • Must have a technical undergraduate degree.
  • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
  • Required exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology.
  • Ability to perform data analytics using advanced Excel and multiple datasets for decision making.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawing specifications and requirements to source parts.
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts and negotiate with others.
  • Preferred certifications include Six Sigma Green Belt, APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, or PMP.

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