Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy new suppliers for critical technology in a fast-pace, high mix, low volume environment.
• Development of outsourcing capabilities for capacity flexibility, and extensive lead time reduction.
• Development of plans and metrics for annual cost savings.
• Develop and maintain suppliers\' core competencies to support local/global business requirements
• Manage supplier capacity plans and articulate constraints for long term planning
• Negotiate contracts (purchase agreements, ISA\'s and etc.) and identify/execute on pricing inflection points
• Manage Lam liabilities at suppliers through claims and balance sheet review processes
• Manage Lam working capital through lead time strategies including postponement, consignment, and inventory stocking strategies
• Continuity planning and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Lam\'s quality management system and properly apply quality procedures and operating procedures as appropriate
• Receiving deemed exports of EAR or ITAR controlled technology
• Carry out technical and commercial projects and all other additional duties as assigned.
• Write effective reports on development of progress of projects.

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, or Business-related field
• More than 5 years related experience in a supply chain role with progressive responsibility
• Proven ability to gain partnerships and excel on a cross-functional teams
• Experience in procurement and supplier management desirable
• Ability to interpret technical documents (i.e. blueprints/drawings/BOM)
• Experience in using SAP system is a MUST
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple processes and projects
• Team player, independent and meticulous
• Some travel will be required

Lam Research