Strategic Commodity Mgr 5

As a Sr. Strategic Commodity Manager you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, recommending product innovations based on technology development and maintaining supplier partner relationships. The position requires an interest in market dynamics, negotiation, pricing, manufacturing processes, supply chain optimization, risk mitigation and collaboration across internal and external organizations.

• Individual represents Pneumatics, Motion Controls & Bellows commodities at Lam Research by being part of various cross functional teams.
• Provides strategic plans for timely inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to drive speed, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
• Ensures for solid strategies to assure availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Responsible for sourcing decisions as well as coordinating global procurement efforts.
• Works with Finance/Accounting on matters involving inventory, cost savings and cash flow management.
• Leads commodity team for establishing strategic vision for the commodity space, then managing projects to active plans & objectives.
• This requires managing weekly collaborative meetings and ensuring all internal stakeholders are engaged and communication to higher management are in place & timely.
• Work with suppliers in making sure they have adequate capacity to support Lam demand as well as supply continuity risk management plans.
• Manages several global and domestic suppliers in Electro-mechanical, Pneumatics commodity supporting Etch, Deposition and Clean product lines.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a technical field; MBA preferred.
• 7 years of experience in a Supply Chain, Operations, or production/planning environment. Preferably in Semiconductor industry
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professional level of emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables
• Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution
• Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment
• Proficient in excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.).10 years industry experience. Familiarity with semiconductor equipment or high-technology supply management practices, standards and organizations.PProven ability to gain partnerships and excel working and leading in a cross-functional environment with new product introduction, manufacturing, quality and reliability engineers as well as procurement, finance, and product support.
• PowerPoint and presentation skills
• May require up to 15-25% travel.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.