Strategic Commodity Manager 5

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.

Individual represents the technology commodity at Lam Research:

• The technology commodity involves chamber critical components that are at the center of our chambers where customers wafers are processed. Individual provides strategic plans for timely inventory control, planning, and quality control of production materials.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to drive speed, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
• Ensures solid strategies to assure availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Responsible for sourcing decisions as well as coordinating global procurement efforts. Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory, cost savings, and cash flow management.
• Leads the commodity team in establishing strategic vision for the commodity space, then managing projects to active plans & objectives.
• This requires managing weekly collaborative meetings and ensuring all internal stakeholders are engaged and that communication to higher management are in place and timely. Works with suppliers to ensure they have adequate capacity to support Lam demand as well as supply continuity risk management plans.
• Manages several global and domestic suppliers in the technology commodity supporting Etch and Deposition product lines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or 8 years with a Master’s degree; or 5 years of experience with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with semiconductor equipment or high-technology supply management practices, standards, and organizations.
• 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.
• May require up to 15-25% travel.

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.

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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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