Strategic Commodity Manager

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 Strategic Commodity Manager is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization who interfaces with suppliers and various organizations within Lam to resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges, as well as the opportunity to develop excellence in manufacturing. In this position you will play a vital role in managing suppliers in the Computer/Controller commodity with core responsibility to ensure finished goods are delivered per plan.

You will be responsible to develop a 3‑year vision and strategy for assigned commodities. The strategy should enhance competitive differentiation and address cost, delivery, and quality. You will work across the organization to formulate and execute the strategies, align development deliverables, negotiate contracts and agreements, benchmark suppliers, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges.

• Manage supplier relationships, costs, lead sourcing decisions, plan adequate capacity, evaluate performance, and manage commodity risks.
• Benchmark, develop, implement, and improve supply chain processes and infrastructure to support quality, scalability, and supply continuity.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional team and internal stakeholders in development of local and regional suppliers.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.
• Working knowledge of the PCBA industry, processes electronic sub‑component supply chain ecosystem.
• Experience in managing Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) suppliers in high mix/low volume environment.
• Experience with dynamic electronic component supply and demand environment with proven industry savvy knowledge on how to source critical components in both direct source and open market.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business with 15 years of experience; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience. MBA or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production environment, preferably in semiconductor industry.
• Creative thinking and strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Has worked in a leadership role within a global matrix managed multi‑site company with manufacturing and supplier operations spread over multiple‑geo regions.
• Has extensive experience interfacing with internal senior stakeholders and suppliers with proven record in managing these relationships and driving executive escalation when necessary.

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.

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.…