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- Work type
- Hybrid
- Location
- —
- Salary
- $137,000–$137,000 / yr
- Posted
- 54 days ago
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How this pay compares to similar roles
This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$234,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $137k versus about $198k for comparable roles.
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About Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.
Lam Research currently has 376 open roles on FindRole.
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At a glance
TL;DR · Careers
As a Strategic Commodity Manager at Lam, you will lead the development and implementation of commodity strategies to ensure optimal supplier agreements and resolve systemic supply chain issues. Your daily tasks include forecasting industry trends, negotiating terms with suppliers, and driving cost savings initiatives while maintaining high standards for quality and delivery. You will collaborate across departments to align business objectives and manage disruptions in real-time, requiring a deep understanding of technical documents and semiconductor manufacturing tools. This role demands 12-15 years of experience in supply chain or operations, preferably within the semiconductor industry, along with strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
Skills
What you'll do
- Develop and implement commodity strategies to ensure optimal supply chain performance.
- Forecast industry trends and competitive forces to inform strategic decisions.
- Negotiate supplier agreements to secure favorable terms for the company.
- Direct new supplier engagements or disengagements as needed by Lam's needs.
- Resolve systemic supply chain issues affecting cost, delivery, quality, and service.
- Optimize supplier performance through benchmarking and scenario analysis.
- Manage real-time disruptions in the supply chain with global operation support.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical field with 15 years of related experience.
- Proven experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production/planning, preferably in the Semiconductor industry.
- Strong analytical skills and history of successful problem resolution.
- Ability to understand technical documents and function within semiconductor manufacturing tools.
- Exceptional interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills for cross-functional communication.
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