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The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Assist in planning, buying, and negotiating cost and delivery of materials required to support manufacturing and spares
• Participate in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g., materials, components, equipment, and services)
• Monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value
• Coordinate repair and warranty recovery activities with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Repair planning, and Quality departments
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers
• Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues
• Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability

What You’ll Do

• Leading the team escalation; supervising / coaching buyers
• Support the purchasing function and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 8- 14years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience
• Leading the team escalation; supervising / coaching buyers
• Support the purchasing function and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Handing shortage parts effectively by closely working with Supplier and SBM
• Negotiating with Suppliers for the delivery and manage PPPC effectively
• Working with key Supplier to improve  OTD metrics on a monthly basis
• Identifying and presenting Value Analysis opportunities to the Business towards cost-effective alternative in a Continuous Improvement environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of  SAP MM module .
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment

Our Commitment

We 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.