Strategic Commodity Manager RF (Radio Frequency)
Core
Lead execution of India RF supplier development initiatives, including identification, assessment, onboarding, qualification, and scaling of suppliers supporting Lam's regionalization and low-cost-region sourcing objectives.
Role type
Strategic Commodity Manager (RF)
Builds
RF Build to Print and Build to Specification Components and Assemblies
Domain
Semiconductor capital equipment supply chain, RF manufacturing
Required skills
RF distribution networks, match networks, filter assemblies, magnetics, transmission line assemblies, RF cables, silver-plated components, PCBAs, box-build manufacturing, impedance control, power handling, shielding, plating requirements, test fixture replication, production transfer, supplier capability assessment, supplier qualification, supplier performance management, cost reduction, contract negotiation, business continuity planning, risk management, early supplier involvement, NPI support, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
India supplier ecosystem development, localization strategies, manufacturing maturity improvements, Design Change Notices (DCNs), Product Change Notifications (PCNs), obsolescence management, global cross-functional reviews, executive-level reporting, semiconductor capital equipment supply chain knowledge, RF manufacturing technologies and test methodologies, supplier transfers, cost-reduction programs
Technologies
RF components, RF assemblies, sheet metal, cable assemblies, plated components, contract manufacturing partners
Responsibilities
Establish strategic commodity vision and manage supplier relationships; scan markets and evaluate strategic suppliers; coordinate with finance for inventory and cost savings; ensure supplier capacity and supply continuity; represent on cross-functional strategic commodity team; define and monitor metrics against AOP objectives; evaluate cost and quality performance benchmarks; manage supplier performance through scorecards; encourage early supplier involvement in new product designs; coordinate with engineering for supplier onboarding and qualification; manage commodity spend through negotiation and cost reduction strategies; support material and quality escalations; manage contracts for ongoing and new business; execute business continuity plans and risk management programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC