Strategic Commodity Manager, Program Lead
Core
Manage industry suppliers, develop commodity strategies, and resolve supply chain challenges to ensure material availability, quality, and cost efficiency for Lam's manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing/commodity manager
Builds
Long-range capacity plans, supplier contracts, and sourcing strategies
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, capacity planning, risk assessment, contract management, cost analysis, supplier evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving
Preferred skills
B-Tech/BE degree, manufacturing industry experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement commodity strategy including long-range capacity planning; take material sourcing decisions and manage cost/quality/lead time goals; onboard new suppliers and evaluate capability/financial risks; evaluate supplier reliability and develop new supply sources; forecast cost impacts and negotiate cost reduction; interact with engineering and manufacturing groups; work cross-functionally to minimize supply chain disruptions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC