Supply Chain Business Manager (Mechatronics Commodity)

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

Mechatronics Commodity 

The Impact You’ll Make

About Lam.... 

Together we move the Atoms that move the World: 

Imagine building a new manufacturing site in Malaysia from the ground up and working on the front lines of innovation! As one of the semiconductor industry's leading suppliers of wafer fabrication equipment and services, our technology depends on finding and hiring the best and the brightest employees. We know that our dynamic, global team of exceptional employees is essential to our continued growth.  

Lam Research - where successful people want to work: 

We are a company comprised of people who work hard, deliver outstanding results, and maintain a sense of humor during even the most challenging times. This is truly a rare opportunity. Lam Research is a market leader where our core values are not just words on the back of your badge. Given the criticality of this role to Lam Research's success, this philosophy starts with you. 

What You’ll Do

Job Responsibilities 

• In this position, you, as a Supplier Business Manager, play a vital role with the Mechatronics suppliers. 
• The candidate will represent the Supply Chain on cross-functional teams with Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineers. Candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting customers.
• This individual should also possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, to adapt to changing priorities and work independently in a close-knit team setting. 
• Candidate will define & monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous improvement; then drives team to address and close gaps to meet objectives. 

Other Job Responsibilities 

• Defines metrics and monitor supplier performance against established scorecards and expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement and sustainability.
• Regularly evaluate performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection. 
• Continuous process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max, consignment) & manufacturing strategies, at times in partnership with Strategic Commodity Managers. 
• Motivates and drive the improvement of the suppliers’ manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery. 
• Knowledge of supply chain management business processes and proper governance controls for factory management. 
• Establishes goals with supplier to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand. 
• Represents supplier business management on a cross-functional commodity teams that focuses on supply challenges, and to ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied. 
• Maintains current knowledge on relevant trends by personal contact, industry reports, trade journals, etc. 
• Works with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on time delivery of critical material to support customer and company requirements. 
• Develops presentations, white papers, process flow charts to support continuous process improvement projects. 
• Works with suppliers to monitor product costs preventing negative PPV and supporting cost reduction efforts.  

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications 

• Familiarity with semiconductors, electrical equipment, or high-technology supply chain management practices, standards, and organizations. 
• Strong business acumen, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with various levels and roles throughout the organization. 
• Technical understanding of electro-mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, commercial off-the-shelf items and OEM components. 
• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or applied sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience with Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or MBA.
• 7-10 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or applied sciences.
• Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution.
• At least 5 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry Experience, working with global suppliers.

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.