Strategic Commodity Manager 6

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Strategic Commodity Manager to lead supplier strategy, negotiate terms, and drive cost and delivery improvements across critical commodity areas. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills in a high-visibility environment.

You will collaborate across functions, benchmark suppliers, resolve delivery challenges, and adapt to a dynamic, global operations group. Hybrid work options apply, including On-site Flex and Virtual Flex arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical field; or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of experience in Supply Chain/Operations or production/planning.
• Ability to understand Power Supply specifications and semiconductor tooling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record.
• Excellent cross-functional and executive-level communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with business goals.
• Negotiate supplier terms and manage supplier agreements for best terms.
• Direct new supplier engagement or disengagement as needed.
• Collaborate across Lam to meet business objectives.
• Identify supply issues and communicate findings to senior leaders.
• Drive resolution of cost, delivery, quality, and development challenges.
• Analyze cost, capacity, and benchmarking to optimize supplier performance.
• Communicate clearly and write reports for internal stakeholders.
• Influence through compelling arguments and presentations; produce business documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical field

Master's degree (optional)

PhD (optional)

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 6

Date: Aug 11, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

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

• Develop, align, and implement commodity strategy.
  • Understand the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces.
• Negotiate, manage, and maintain supplier agreements that provide optimal terms.
• Direct new supplier engagement and/or disengagement requirements to the Lam supply base.
• Collaborate across the Lam organization to ensure business objectives are met.
• Identify potential supply issues and communicate findings to senior leaders.
• Drive resolution of systemic supply chain issues affecting cost, delivery, quality, service, and development support.
• Optimize supply chain/supplier performance through cost, capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Excellent analytical and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization, including executive level.
• Influence skills: experienced communicator with the ability to communicate critial thinking ideas and concepts.
  • Capable of developing and delivering compelling arguments and presentations
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and business processes.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical field listed herein (but not limited to) the following: Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, with 12 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or 5 years and a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of experience in a Supply Chain, Operations, or production/planning environment. Preferably in the Semiconductor industry.
• Ability to understand Power Supply technical documents (i.e., specifications/schematics/drawings) and function within semiconductor manufacturing tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professional level of emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables.
• Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of successful resolution.
• Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization, including executives.

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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $137,000 - Max $287,000.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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