Strategic Commodity Manager 5

Lam Research

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Posted
114 days ago
Closes
Sep 1, 2026

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Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

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TL;DR · Strategic Commodity Manager 5

As a Strategic Commodity Manager at Lam, you will join the Supply Chain team to manage critical commodity spaces such as COTS parts, proprietary OEM components, and distribution items. Your daily tasks include developing long-term capacity plans, sourcing materials, onboarding new suppliers, evaluating supplier reliability, and implementing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks. You will leverage your expertise in commercial negotiation and market intelligence to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards are met while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to address cross-functional challenges. Ideal candidates have a degree in business or technical fields like mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, along with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities across various organizational levels.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement long-range commodity strategies for 3+ years.
  • Make material sourcing decisions to meet cost, quality, and lead time goals.
  • Onboard new suppliers by evaluating capabilities and financial risks.
  • Evaluate supplier reliability and develop alternative supply sources as needed.
  • Forecast cost impacts and negotiate pricing changes with suppliers.
  • Implement stocking strategies to mitigate future supply chain risks.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of supply chain or operations experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Develop and implement long-range commodity strategies and supplier onboarding processes.
  • Evaluate supplier reliability and develop new supply sources to ensure competitive advantage.
  • Strong negotiation skills for managing commodity spend and mitigating price increases.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills with a history of successful resolution in complex environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for cross-functional collaboration.

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