Senior Sourcing Manager 6 - Cables & Harnesses

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At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date:
Jul 10, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

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.

As Senior Sourcing Manager, Lead the techno-commercial strategy for the Cables commodity by integrating engineering insight, supplier capability assessment, cost modelling, and commercial negotiation to enable scalable, reliable, and cost-competitive sourcing solutions. The role is accountable for influencing design decisions early, aligning sourcing strategy with technology roadmaps, developing supplier ecosystems, mitigating lifecycle risks, and delivering measurable business value across cost, quality, lead time, and supply resilience.

• Early design influence resulting in improved manufacturability, availability, and cost competitiveness.
• Sustained cost savings and cost avoidance through should-costing, negotiation, and value engineering.
• Reduced lead time and improved supply continuity through supplier development and capacity alignment.
• Improved supplier technical capability, scalability, and alternate sourcing readiness.
• Effective lifecycle risk mitigation across obsolescence, single-source exposure, and technology transitions.
• Strong cross-functional alignment between Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, or techno-commercial supply chain roles.
• Strong exposure to cables, harnesses, interconnects, electromechanical components, or comparable engineered commodities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into sourcing strategy, supplier capability plans, and commercial outcomes.
• Proven experience in should-costing, value engineering, supplier negotiations, contract governance, and lifecycle risk management.
• Strong stakeholder influence, executive communication, analytical thinking, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• General shift, flexible to take meetings in SEA, India time zone
• Willing to travel 20% of the time locally and globally

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, high-tech manufacturing, or complex engineered product environments.
• Exposure to global supplier ecosystems across India, Southeast Asia, China, Europe, or North America.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent supply chain / program management credential is desirable

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