Strategic Commodity Mgr 4

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 will be part of Lam Research Global Supply Chain Organization. The primary role is to develop and execute to the strategy for the Major Modules with the Remote Factories/ Contract Manufacturers within the supply chain organization. This role will be responsible for the development of new suppliers and maintaining the suppliers’ core competencies to support local and global business requirements. Portfolio also includes developing outsourcing capabilities for capacity flexibility and developing plans and metrics for annual cost savings.

Responsibilities

Develop & deploy new suppliers for critical technology in a fast-paced, high mix, low volume environment for capacity flexibility & reducing lead time; Development of plans & metrics for annual cost savings; Develop & maintain suppliers’ core competencies to support local/global business requirements and their capacity plans & articulate constraints for long term planning; Negotiate contracts (purchase agreements, ISA’s and etc.) and identify/execute on pricing inflection points; Manage Lam liabilities at suppliers through claims and balance sheet review processes; Manage Lam working capital through lead time strategies including postponement, consignment and inventory stocking strategies; Continuity planning & risk mitigation; Evaluate cost & quality performance benchmarks and risks associated with the preferred supply base selection; Develop & maintain working knowledge of Lam’s quality management system and properly apply quality procedures and operating procedures as appropriate; Receiving deemed exports of EAR or ITAR controlled technology; Carry out technical and commercial projects and all other additional duties as assigned; Write effective reports on development of progress of projects; Take on ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent with more than 5 years related experience in a supply chain role with progressive responsibility; Proven ability to gain partnerships and excel on a cross-functional teams; Ability to interpret technical documents (i.e. blueprints/drawings/BOM); Experience in using SAP system is a MUST; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution; Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills; Ability to manage multiple processes and projects in fast paced environment with sense of urgency; Team player, independent and meticulous

Nice to have

Experience in procurement and supplier management is desirable