Senior Supply Chain Business Manager

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

The Pilot SBM Team manages suppliers in support of New Product Introductions (NPI) for Lam Engineering teams and Pilot Manufacturing.  This includes monitoring supplier performance, coordinating cross-functional teams, analyzing supplier workflows, ensuring adequate manufacturing capacity, and driving continuous improvement efforts.  Lam depends on Rapid Prototype Manufacturing (RPM) as a key function to enable accelerated cycles of learning and development.  As a result, there is substantial visibility placed on the performance of the team and the NPI supply-base.

The Pilot SBM position is a unique blend of strategy ownership and tactical execution.  Each SBM is responsible for the activity within their assigned commodity.  SBMs interface with a variety of  stakeholders such as Engineering, Logistics, Quality Engineering, as well as Supplier and Lam Executive Management.  Clear communication, effective problem solving, negotiating, and a high standard of excellence are essential skills to be successful in this role. 

What You’ll Do

• Manage assigned commodity in a cross functional environment, balancing requirements
• Lead Pilot Procurement Team WGs to align sourcing objectives within the commodity team
• Own Supplier RPM WGs to drive optimized delivery performance, continuous improvement
• Negotiate and manage Rapid Prototype Material (RPM) agreements internally and externally
• Foster strong working ties with Lam’s supply base to align goals and drive initiatives
• Serve as a resource that stakeholders rely on for guidance, be attentive to Product Group needs
• Apply systemic resolutions to supply chain issues, leverage process maps to improve execution
• Identify risks and create strategies to mitigate, contingency and business continuity planning
• Understand capacity drivers within a commodity, present recommendations to close gaps
• Respond and address escalations, communicate status, manage expectations, drive help needed
• Develop SME knowledge within a commodity to influence stakeholders and strategic objectives

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Twelve (12) years of relative experience.
• Solid analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally across all levels of the organization.
• High-level proficiency in planning, creating and delivering executive-level presentations.
• Ability to travel to domestic supplier sites and team meetings as needed.
• Previous work experience in commodity management, procurement, contracting, materials management, operations management
• Models effective verbal and written communications, anticipates questions and presents options
• Project Management / Team Lead experience
• Lean six sigma experience
• Understanding of operational processes and interdependencies
• Ability to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes (aptitude/proficiency)
• Adept relationship-building skills, quick to build rapport and gain stakeholder trust
• Customer and results focused, utilizing creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and keep up in a fast-paced environment

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.