Job Description

Requisition ID

191540

Date posted

11/20/2025

Work Location Model

On-site Flex

Work Location

Batu Kawan-Penang

Work Country

Malaysia

The group you'll be a part of

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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

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At Lam, as a Supply Chain Business Manager, you play a crucial role in partnering with suppliers to drive operational excellence. Your data-driven approach ensures effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring material movement through our dynamic global production cycle. You'll benchmark and monitor supplier performance to manage risk. By driving continuous supplier process improvements you support the productivity and efficiency of Lam's operations.

What you'll do

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As a Supply Chain Business Manager 4 you will help

drive delivery and supplier operational excellence within a global supply chain

. This role is within the

Supply Chain Operations team and Pilot NPI

is instrumental in helping Supply Chain navigate through record ramps and other operational complexities thrown our way. In this position, you will help

manage global factories and have responsibility for multiple suppliers

within the

Metal Machining and Wet Dep Plastics Commodity

.

Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Defines metrics and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement. Regularly evaluate quality and performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection. Continuously working on process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max) & manufacturing strategies Established goals with supplier to ensure material delivery meet forecasted demand. In this role as Supplier Business Manager, candidate will work with cross-functional commodity teams that focuses on supply challenges, and to ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Management key performance metrics - supplier OTD, consignment, lead-time reduction, liability claim and inventory as E&O mitigation Candidate will partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineers to get task accomplished. Candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting internal and external 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. Works with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problem to ensure on time delivery of critical material to support customer and company requirements. Occasionally need to present business case for engineering review. Develops presentation, white papers, process flow charts to support continues process improvement projects. Works with buyer to monitor product cost and guide buyer to order with optimize pricing and supporting cost reduction efforts. Drive improvement of the suppliers' manufacturing processes to ensure process efficiency for lead-time improvement. Position supplier to be 'preferred' supplier category and qualify to become Lam top supplier in the annual Supplier award list.

Who we're looking for

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Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or applied sciences. At least

10-15 years' experience in managing global suppliers and various commodities

. Having Semiconductor Equipment Industry Experience is preferred. Experience in

NPI, project transition and sourcing localization

will be an added advantage. Excellent verbal and written communication skill Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with scalable and repeatable results Knowledge, experience and practical use of Microsoft Excel, SAP or other ERP systems Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills - Macros, Pivot Tables, Data Lookup/Indexing, Dashboards & Power BI Must be willing and able to travel up to 15% (including domestic and international), mostly domestic travel for internal meetings

Preferred qualifications

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Public speaking/ Executive level presentation skills. Experience in

managing $80-$100M of supplier spend.

Added advantage but not compulsory:

Minimum knowledge of understanding

bill of material (BOM), fabrication drawing and specification

. Having experience using

Power BI

and

Rapid Response

tools. Having experience in

metal or plastic machining commodity

or industry.

Our commitment

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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.