CareerPlan

Program/Project Manager 5

US-CA-Fremont (1003)Full-time2026-09-29 → 2026-10-24

Core

Drive sourcing of newly designed parts directly from HVM suppliers to improve product margins and source parts closer to manufacturing sites.

Role type

Senior Program/Project Manager (Supply Chain)

Builds

Sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for high-volume manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Supply chain

Required skills

Cross-functional partnership, project initiation and delivery, supplier cost/capacity/delivery risk identification, executive-level presentation, systemic problem-solving, NPI sourcing process knowledge, supplier negotiation coaching, training and onboarding, multi-commodity knowledge

Preferred skills

Commodity management, procurement, contracting, materials management, operations management, Lean Six Sigma, understanding of operational processes and interdependencies, new technology and manufacturing process learning, relationship-building, creative thinking, independent work prioritization

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Translate high-level objectives into actionable strategies and tasks; Partner cross-functionally to develop metrics & tools to drive delivery and cost-savings objectives; Develop relationships with Lam's Asia supply base; Identify supplier cost, capacity, and delivery risks and opportunities; Apply systemic problem-solving to resolve internal process gaps; Coach Supplier Business Managers & Sourcing Engineers on NPI sourcing processes and supplier negotiations; Present monthly & quarterly performance to executive-level audience; Serve as a single point of contact for HVM Direct supply base escalations for U.S.-based customers; Develop training and assist in onboarding for new HVM Direct suppliers; Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC