Strategic Commodity Manager 4 (Metal Machining Commodity)

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Strategic Commodity Manager for Metal Machining in Batu Kawan, Penang. The role focuses on delivering finished goods per plan, managing contracts, and driving supplier strategies within a global supply chain environment.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in supply chain or manufacturing roles in semiconductors, and a MBA or advanced business/engineering degree is preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration across engineering, procurement, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: BA/BS/MS degree in Business or a technical field listed herein (but not limited to) Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Science Operations Management, Global Supply Chain Management. MBA preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 7-10+ years of experience in a Supply Chain, Operations, or production/planning environment. Preferably in Semiconductor industry.
• Six sigma green belt or above is a plus.

Responsibilities

• This position is an individual contributor that plays a vital role as the Commodity manager for Metal Machining within the Build to Print Fabrication space with core responsibility to get the Finished Goods delivered as per plan.
• The self-motived candidate will plan, organize and control business/contracts/negotiations for strategic acquisition of materials and services of technical or contractual nature within Global Supply Chain.
• This Strategic Commodity Manager will be responsible for driving supplier contract management, conducting supplier negotiations, analytically formulating and executing comprehensive supplier management strategies.

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 4 (Metal Machining Commodity)

Date: Aug 24, 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 activelysupporting 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.

What you’ll do

Job Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor that plays a vital role as theCommodity manager for Metal Machining within the Build to Print Fabricationspace with core responsibility to get the Finished Goods delivered as per plan. The self-motived candidate will plan, organize and controlbusiness/contracts/negotiations forstrategic acquisitionof materials and servicesof technical orcontractual nature within Global Supply Chain. This Strategic Commodity Managers will beresponsible for driving supplier contract management, conducting supplier negotiations, analyticallyformulating and executing comprehensive supplier management strategies based onsemiconductor technology landscapes and global business environments within our metalmachining commodity.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate most supplier Global Agreement negotiations, renegotiations and contractaddendums. Negotiate performance-based, preferred supplier agreements, to provideincentive for continuous supplier improvement. Advises commodity team leader on strategicplans.


• Represents strategic commodity management on a cross-functional strategic commodity teamthat focuses on supply challenges and ensures internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Works cross-functionally with product, manufacturing, and quality engineers as well asprocurement, finance, and product support


• Define and monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative tosupplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement;then drives team to address and close gaps to meet objectives.


• Regularly evaluate cost and quality performance benchmarks, and the risks associated withthe preferred supply base selection.


• Develop and apply a strategic commodity plans to define a preferred supplier base for metalmachining commodity.


• Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement on new product designs using thesuppliers’ expertise to optimize quality, cost and manufacturability.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum Education:BA/BS/MS degree in Business or a technical field listed herein (but notlimited to) the following: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Science Operations Management, Global Supply Chain Management. MBA preferred.


• Minimum Experience: 7-10+ years of experience in a Supply Chain, Operations, orproduction/planning environment. Preferably in Semiconductor industry.


• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professional level of emotional intelligencenecessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables.


• Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successfulresolution.


• Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast pacedenvironment.


• Six sigma green belt or above is a plus.

Preferred qualifications

• Business and technical background with an understanding of CNC machining process.


• Requires excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicatecross-functionally and with various levels of the organization including executives.


• Previous project management experience and knowledge of basic project management concepts.


• Experience with continuity planning and risk mitigation development with suppliers.


• Experience in capacity planning, cost reduction approaches and lead time reduction.

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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