Head of Supply Base & Project Excellence

Lam Research; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

On-site & remote work policy

Job summary

Lam Research in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Leader for Global Operations to drive supplier execution and operational excellence. You will partner with Commodity Leadership to shape supply-base strategies, ensure capacity readiness, and manage risks across multiple commodity areas.

Lead critical supplier qualifications, NPI ramp programs, and business continuity initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and proactive risk management. Hybrid on-site/remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business or related technical discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage supplier risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the team accountable for supplier execution, operational excellence, supplier risk management, capacity readiness, and critical project delivery across assigned commodities and business areas.
• Partner with Commodity Leadership to translate business and technology requirements into supply-base strategies and drive capacity and capability decisions ahead of demand.
• Provide leadership for day-to-day execution, shortage management, supplier escalations, factory support, and business continuity while building a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving (8D / 5 Whys)

AI analytics awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business or related technical discipline

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Lam Research in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Leader for Global Operations to drive supplier execution and operational excellence. You will partner with Commodity Leadership to shape supply-base strategies, ensure capacity readiness, and manage risks across multiple commodity areas.

Lead critical supplier qualifications, NPI ramp programs, and business continuity initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and proactive risk management. Hybrid on-site/remote work options available.