Strategic Metal Machining Commodity Lead

Lam Research; 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

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.