Strategic Commodity Manager (all genders)

Job title: Strategic Commodity Manager (all genders)

Company: Lam Research


Job description: What You’ll DoThe Strategic Commodity Manager is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization and will interface between Lam product teams and industries/suppliers that provide core component technologies. In this position you will play a vital role managing suppliers by working across organizations to formulate and execute commodity strategies, align development deliverables, negotiate contracts and agreements, benchmark suppliers, and resolve delivery, cost and production challenges. Your Responsibilities would be to:

• develop and implement commodity strategy, including long range capacity planning for 3+ years into the future
• take material sourcing decisions and be accountable for performance against cost, quality, and lead time goals
• onboard new suppliers considering evaluation of capability, implementation of legal contracts, assessment of financial risks, establishment of performance reviews
• evaluate supplier reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors or suppliers are no longer competitive
• set improvement plans and follow up for results
• gather quotations, evaluate bids, and consider various supplier performance metrics to award business
• evaluate risk of ongoing availability of material, address obsolescence, and last time buys. Implement stocking strategies and contracts to mitigate future availability and supply chain risks
• forecast cost impacts, approve pricing changes, and negotiate cost reduction with suppliers
• interact with engineering, manufacturing, and other groups to understand cross functional impacts of design and manufacturing strategy decisions
• work cross functionally with Supply Chain Operations, Logistics and all groups involved to minimize supply chain disruptions

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering discipline
• at least 5 years of solid experience in a similar role, preferably in semiconductor industry
• good understanding of manufacturing processes
• willingness to learn new skills
• creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities
• solid analytical and written/oral communication skills in English. German knowledge would be an advantage
• ability to communicate in a cross-cultural environment
• willingness to travel internationally

What We’re OfferingThis position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in occupation group G. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year. Please follow the link below in the Employment in Austria section for further information.Villach – a great place to live and workFollow the link and you will find on the spot the most important information about living, working and studying in and around Villach/AustriaOur CommitmentWe believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.Lam Research (“Lam” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.Employment in AustriaThis position is subject to the for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise, education, and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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Location: Villach, Kärnten

Job date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:30:54 GMT

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