Regional Indirect Sourcing Manager

LAM RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.; Batu Kawan; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia is seeking a Regional Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager to lead go-to-market approaches, benchmark suppliers, and drive cost competitiveness for indirect goods and services.

You will develop procurement strategies, negotiate agreements, and ensure supplier performance aligns with business needs. You will collaborate with product, manufacturing, quality, finance and support teams across regions, monitor metrics, manage supplier risk, and build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement/supply chain experience with indirect categories.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and present to the procurement team leader.
• Plan, organize, and control contracts and negotiations for indirect goods and services.
• Drive supplier contract management and negotiations based on global/regional/local environments.
• Facilitate supplier negotiations and contract addendums.
• Build a robust supply network to meet indirect procurement needs.
• Represent procurement on cross-functional teams to address supply challenges.
• Define and monitor metrics in line with AOP objectives for supplier performance.
• Regularly evaluate cost and quality benchmarks and risks in supplier base selection.
• Develop and apply a strategic procurement plan for indirect procurement.
• Encourage early supplier involvement in new service designs to optimize quality, cost, and serviceability.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

eProcurement tools

eSourcing tools

Job description

Global Indirect Procurement Department: Global Indirect Procurement

The impact you’ll make

As Regional Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager at Lam, you will play a crucial role in developing go-to-market approaches and driving cost competitiveness while managing supplier relationships for indirect goods and services. You are responsible to develop and implement procurement strategies, benchmark suppliers, negotiate agreements, and resolve delivery, cost, and service challenges. Navigating a highly visible and dynamic environment, your strategic expertise in creating and implementing supplier solutions will support the availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness of indirect procurement to maintain Lam's reliability and competitive edge.

What you’ll do

The self-motivated candidate will:

• Develop procurement strategies and present them to the procurement team leader, then own and drive the aligned strategy.
• Plan, organize, and control business/contracts/negotiations for the strategic acquisition of indirect goods and services.
• Drive supplier contract management, conduct supplier negotiations, and formulate comprehensive supplier management strategies based on global/regional/local business environments.
• Facilitate supplier agreement negotiations, renegotiations, and contract addendums.
• Build a robust supply network that fulfills the capacity required for various indirect procurement needs while ensuring ample capacity to accelerate growth and manage global supply chain challenges.
• Represent indirect procurement management on cross-functional teams that focus on supply challenges and ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
• Work cross-functionally with product, manufacturing, and quality engineers, as well as procurement, finance, and product support teams.
• Define and monitor metrics in line with annual operating plan (AOP) objectives relative to supplier performance to ensure continuous supplier improvement; then drive the team to address and close gaps to meet objectives.
• Regularly evaluate cost and quality performance benchmarks and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Develop and apply a strategic procurement plan to define a preferred supplier base for indirect procurement.
• Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement in new service designs using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality, cost, and serviceability.

The self-motivated candidate will:

• Develop procurement strategies and present them to the procurement team leader, then own and drive the aligned strategy.
• Plan, organize, and control business/contracts/negotiations for the strategic acquisition of indirect goods and services.
• Drive supplier contract management, conduct supplier negotiations, and formulate comprehensive supplier management strategies based on global/regional/local business environments.
• Facilitate supplier agreement negotiations, renegotiations, and contract addendums.
• Build a robust supply network that fulfills the capacity required for various indirect procurement needs while ensuring ample capacity to accelerate growth and manage global supply chain challenges.
• Represent indirect procurement management on cross-functional teams that focus on supply challenges and ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
• Work cross-functionally with product, manufacturing, and quality engineers, as well as procurement, finance, and product support teams.
• Define and monitor metrics in line with annual operating plan (AOP) objectives relative to supplier performance to ensure continuous supplier improvement; then drive the team to address and close gaps to meet objectives.
• Regularly evaluate cost and quality performance benchmarks and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Develop and apply a strategic procurement plan to define a preferred supplier base for indirect procurement.
• Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement in new service designs using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality, cost, and serviceability.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as IT, HR, construction management, facilities, lab equipment, precision engineered fixtures and professional services.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate long-term and blanket contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Spend Analysis: Conduct thorough spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier relationships and procurement activities.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, savings, and performance metrics.

Who we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or related area with a focus on indirect categories

Preferred qualifications

Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in eProcurement and eSourcing tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or PMP are highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes

• Leadership: Demonstrated personal leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Innovation: Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative sourcing solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of procurement.
• Extensive experiencein indirect procurement within a complex, multinational environment.
• Deep category knowledgeof Indirect Procurement Categories, including market trends, innovations, and supplier landscape.
• Strong proficiency across theend-to-end procurement process.
• Fluent negotiation skillsand confidence in managing high-value, high-impact supplier relationships.
• Solid understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements in a global setting.
• Strategic mindset paired withstrong analytical thinking, business acumen, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent Englishis a must; additional languages are an asset.

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 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.

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of Lam Research Corporation, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we combine superior systems engineering capability, technology leadership, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation through enhanced device performance. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe.

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of Lam Research Corporation, a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we combine superior systems engineering capability, technology leadership, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation through enhanced device performance. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe.