Strategic Commodity Manager

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Strategic Commodity Manager to lead supplier strategies, negotiate major contracts, and optimize cost, quality and delivery across high-value materials and services. The role collaborates across global teams to ensure reliable supply chains and successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, extensive commodity management experience, and a track record in matrix organizations, with proficiency in Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related degree.
• Eight (8) years of commodity management experience.
• Three years of working experience in the Semiconductor Equipment industry is a plus.
• Strong experiences in negotiating various types of contractual agreements.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a matrix organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience giving presentations and interaction with director reports, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.
• Proficient on Excel and Power Point, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategies, align development deliverables.
• Benchmark suppliers, negotiate agreements, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Business Managers and Supplier Engineering & Technology group.
• Strategize, organize and control business/contracts/negotiations for strategic acquisition of materials and services.
• Oversee supplier involvement in new product designs to optimize quality, cost, manufacturability and supply chain initiatives.
• Define and monitor metrics relative to supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

Commodity management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Strategic Commodity Manager

Date: Aug 15, 2026

Location: Batu Kawan, Penang, MY

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

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

At Lam, as a Strategic Commodity Manager, you play a crucial role in managing industry suppliers. You’ll develop and implement commodity strategies, align development deliverables, benchmark suppliers, negotiate agreements, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges. Navigating a highly visible and dynamic environment, your strategic expertise in implementing initiatives will support commodity availability, quality, and cost to maintain Lam's reliability and competitive edge.

The Strategic Commodity Manager will work collaboratively with Supply Chain Business Managers and Supplier Engineering & Technology group to strategize, organize and control business/contracts/negotiations for strategic acquisition of materials and services of technical or contractual nature within Global Supply Chain.

What you’ll do

• Primary focus on supply chain management strategies/maintenance such as consignment, ISA, contracting and project management strategies such as supplier exits, transition ramp up/down plans.
• Responsible for the business relationship with the supplier and actas an escalation point for both internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Represents strategic commodity management on a cross-functional strategic commodity team that focuses on supply challenges and ensures internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Works cross-functionally with product, manufacturing and quality engineers as well as procurement, finance, and product support.
• Define and monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement; then drives cross functional teams to address and close gaps to meet objectives.
• Regularly evaluate cost,quality, delivery performance and service level, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection. Develop and apply a strategic commodity plan to define a preferred supplier base for fabrication commodities.
• Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement on new product designs using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality, cost, manufacturability and supply chain initiatives

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBAin Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related degree
• Eight (8) years ofcommodity management experience.
• 3 years of working experience in the Semiconductor Equipment industry is a plus.
• Strong experiences innegotiating various types of contractual agreements.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a matrix organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience giving presentations and interaction with director reports, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership
• Proficient on Excel and Power Point, andSAP

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 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.

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