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2027 Spring Purchasing Co-op (Billerica, MA)

Applied Materials

Billerica, MAFull-time$23–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$23–25/hr
Location
Billerica, MA
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Procurement / Supply Chain Co-op supports procurement of parts and materials, supplier performance, inventory management, and payment authorization. The role serves production, aftermarket sales, and engineering projects for NPI. The co-op also participates in monthly student events and works with a team in the semiconductor industry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeExcelProcurementSupplier ManagementInventory ManagementSupplier Negotiation

Qualifications

Undergraduate StudentBusiness, Engineering, or Related Degree

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

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

Location:

Billerica,MA

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

The Procurement / Supply Chain Co-op is responsible for supporting the procurement of parts and materials by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance, verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment, and managing and controlling inventory. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented student who would like to work with a talented team of professionals in the challenging environment of the semiconductor industry.

You will join a cohort of students serving in vital roles in all areas of Engineering and Operations at ASMPT NEXX. You will participate in monthly co-op events including lunch with the company president, a career panel, and final presentations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties / Essential Functions:

  • Maintain responsibility for the procurement of materials to support both production and aftermarket sales, as well as for engineering projects for NPI

  • Generate quotations for components and assemblies

  • Create and maintain purchase orders, expedite deliveries, verify all transactions and ensure proper financial authorization before the order is placed

  • Track purchase orders and notify supply chain planning team of any material issues and shipment delays, while ensuring a timely resolution with the supplier

  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and production

  • Lead total cost of ownership reduction efforts and identify and drive best practices to achieve cost reductions

  • Support and manage supplier negotiations and identification and integration of new suppliers

  • Perform all other essential related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

Compensation:

$23 - $25 per hour

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Not Specified

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 (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,271 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23–25/hr
  • US median$25–34/hr368 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24/hr, is 18% below the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Procurement hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 114 open Procurement jobs in Massachusetts and 5,271 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,163 postings).
Education
2,329 of the 5,271 open Procurement jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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