Strategic Commodity Manager

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization. In this position, you, as a Strategic Commodity Manager, play a vital role with the Gas Delivery Component suppliers. You will have the opportunity to architect the commodity strategy and work across organizations on key objectives such as cost reduction, contract negotiation, business continuity plans and supplier development to support capacity and scalability needs.

At Lam, as a Strategic Commodity Manager, you play a crucial role in managing industry suppliers. You'll develop and implement commodity strategies, align development deliverables, benchmark suppliers, negotiate agreements, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges. Navigating a highly visible and dynamic environment, your strategic expertise in implementing initiatives will support commodity availability, quality, and cost, helping maintain Lam's reliability and competitive edge.

In this position you will play a vital role in managing suppliers in the Gas Delivery Component commodity, with core responsibility to ensure products are delivered per plan. You will be responsible to develop a three-year vision and strategy for assigned commodities. The strategy should enhance competitive differentiation and address cost, delivery, and quality. You will work across the organization to formulate and execute the strategies, align development deliverables, negotiate contracts and agreements, benchmark suppliers, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges.

• Manage supplier relationships, cost, lead sourcing decisions, plan adequate capacity, evaluate performance and manage commodity risks.
• Benchmark, develop, implement, and improve supply chain processes and infrastructure to support quality, scalability, and supply continuity.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders in development of local and regional suppliers.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business; MBA or post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Two (2) years experience related experience or advanced degree with no experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production environment, preferably in semiconductor industry.
• Creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers and managing these relationships,
• Knowledge of supply chain management business processes.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership in identifying problems, potential risks and mitigating those in advance of a critical situation.
• Advance Excel skills.
• Experience with Program Management, exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills, Solid analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization.
• SAP experience is a plus.

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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