Materials Project Manager New College Grad- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of commodity and supplier management strategies under the guidance of senior team members.

• Assist in maintaining supplier agreements and related documentation that support business relationships between Applied Materials and its supply base.

• Participate in Product Lifecycle Management (PLC) processes to ensure alignment with sourcing and commodity plans.

• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and disengagement activities as required.

• Analyze supplier, market, and spend data to support sourcing decisions and business objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and business analyses to support supplier management initiatives and reviews.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of supply chain, sourcing, business, engineering, or related disciplines gained through academic coursework, internships, or project experience.

• Develops an understanding of supplier management processes, commodity strategies, and procurement best practices.

Business Expertise

• Applies academic knowledge and analytical skills to support business objectives.

• Develops understanding of semiconductor industry supply chains, supplier relationships, and operational processes.

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities.

• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment.

• Actively seeks opportunities to develop professional and technical skills.

Problem Solving

• Uses established procedures and processes to solve routine problems.

• Gathers and analyzes data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and recommend solutions.

• Escalates complex issues appropriately while learning effective problem-solving techniques.

Impact

• Contributes to team objectives through completion of assigned tasks and projects.

• Works within defined processes and guidelines to meet deadlines and business requirements.

• Builds knowledge and experience to support increasing levels of responsibility.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Demonstrates strong collaboration, organization, and attention to detail.

• Seeks feedback, asks questions, and shares information to support team success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field completed within the last 12 months.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by November 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

### Skills

### Certifications:

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### Years of Experience:

1 - 2 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range:

$60,000.00 - $77,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.