Strategic Commodity Manager 6 at Lam Research

Fremont, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

287000.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commodity Strategy Development, Supplier Benchmarking, Agreement Negotiation, Cost Resolution, Delivery Resolution, Production Challenge Resolution, Commodity Landscape Understanding, Trend Forecasting, Supplier Engagement, Supply Chain Risk Mitigation, Cost Savings Identification, Supplier Performance Review, Scenario Analysis, Technical Document Interpretation, Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Analytical Problem-Solving

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

The group you’ll be a part of 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. The impact you’ll make 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 to maintain Lam's reliability and competitive edge. What you’ll do Develop, align and implement commodity strategy Understand commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces Negotiate, manage and maintain supplier agreements that provide optimal terms Direct new supplier engagement and/or disengagement requirements to the Lam supply base Collaborate across the Lam organization to ensure business objectives are met The ability to identify potential supply issues and communicate findings to senior leaders Drive resolution of systemic supply chain issues affecting cost, delivery, quality, service and development support Optimize supply chain/supplier performance through cost, capacity scenario analysis and benchmarking Develop and present high-level cost savings opportunities Drive formal supplier performance reviews Assess and mitigate supply chain risks to Lam business Assess supplier continuity plans and align to Lam business needs Manage supply chain disruptions in real time with support from Lam Global Operation Who we’re looking for Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical field listed herein (but not limited to) the following: Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, with 15 years of related experience; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or 8 years with a PhD. 12-15 years of experience in a Supply Chain, Operations, or production/planning environment. Preferably in Semiconductor industry. Ability to understanding technical documents (i.e., specifications/schematics/drawings) and function within semiconductor manufacturing tools Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professional level of emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables. Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution. Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross functionally and with various levels of the organization, including executives. Our commitment 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. Salary CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $137,000 - Max $287,000. The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors. Our Perks and Benefits At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Commodity Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing commodity strategies, benchmarking suppliers, and negotiating agreements to optimize availability, quality, and cost. This role involves directing supplier engagement, resolving systemic supply chain issues affecting cost and delivery, and assessing supply chain risks.