Strategic Commodity Manager at Lam Research

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commodity Management, Semiconductor, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Supply Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Negotiation Skills, Data Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction Strategies, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Methods, Risk Management, New Product Introduction, Six Sigma

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Commodity Management and familiarity with semiconductor, Electrical equipment Manufacturing or high-technology supply management practices, standards and organizations. Business and technical background understanding all the Commercial off the shelf items, OEM, Proprietary/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic components/HLA's/Integration commodities. Proven ability to gain partnerships and excel working and leading in a cross-functional environment with new product introduction, manufacturing, quality and reliability engineers as well as procurement, finance, and product support. PowerPoint and presentation skills. Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment Proficient in data analytics & presentation skills Six sigma green belt or above is a plus Experience in the capital equipment industry, e.g., semiconductors, medical equipment, construction equipment, etc. This role is responsible for driving the commodity strategy for assigned commodity. The self-motived candidate will plan, organize and control business/contracts/negotiations for strategic acquisition of materials and services of technical or contractual nature within Global Supply Chain. This Strategic Commodity Manager will be responsible for driving supplier contract management, conducting supplier negotiations, analytically formulating and executing comprehensive supplier management strategies based on semiconductor technology landscapes and global business environments within the assigned commodity. Responsible for establishing Strategic commodity vision, evaluating/sourcing suppliers & managing supplier relationship to drive projects to achieve goals of global procurement efforts. Continuously scan markets & global landscape to explore and evaluate strategic suppliers. Coordinates with finance/accounting for inventory, cost savings & cash flow management. Evaluate new suppliers considering their organization capabilities, technology expertise, production capabilities, financial performance, customer orientation & Supply chain robustness. Ensure Suppliers have adequate capacity to support Lam demand as well as supply continuity risk management plans. Representation on a cross-functional strategic commodity team that focuses on supply challenges and ensures internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Works cross-functionally with product, manufacturing and quality engineers as well as procurement, finance, & product support Define & monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous improvement; then drives team to address and close gaps to meet objectives Regularly evaluate cost and quality performance benchmarks & the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection. Supplier Performance Management through Score cards and other related parameters. Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement in new product designs using the suppliers' expertise to optimize quality, cost and manufacturability. Co-ordination with Engineering for identifying and onboarding new suppliers for NPI, Design change management, Qualification of alternates. Strong Negotiation skills. Manage the commodity spend by Negotiation/Mitigation of Price increases. Plan & Execute cost reduction strategies through negotiations, material cost reductions, alternate sourcing, technology changes. Support material availability escalations & co-ordinate with suppliers to ensure no line down. Supporting quality escalations to ensure standards/processes to ensure part/supplier compliance Managing contracts for ongoing and new business with suppliers. Data analysis & representation for sourcing & pricing evaluation & decision making. Responsible for business continuity plans and risk management programs. Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure

Responsibilities

The Strategic Commodity Manager is responsible for driving the commodity strategy for assigned commodities, managing supplier relationships, and conducting supplier negotiations. This role involves evaluating and sourcing suppliers, ensuring supply continuity, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet procurement goals.