Strategic Commodity Manager 6

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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.

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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 9, 2026

Location:

Livermore, CA, US, 94551

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.

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 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 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 post graduate 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…