Strategic Commodity Manager 6

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Competitive salary range

Job summary

Lam Research in Livermore, CA seeks a Strategic Commodity Manager to lead supplier relations, negotiate contracts, and develop a 3-year strategy for the Computer/Controller commodity. You will drive cost, delivery, and quality improvements across global suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in supply chain/operations in semiconductors, with leadership in a global matrix, strong problem solving, and travel readiness to engage suppliers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10–15 years in supply chain/operations or production environments, ideally in Semiconductor.
• Leadership experience in a global matrix organization with multi-site manufacturing and supplier ops.
• Strong interfacing with senior stakeholders and suppliers; ability to drive executive escalation when needed.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, costs, lead sourcing, capacity planning, performance evaluation, and commodity risks.
• Benchmark, develop, implement, and improve supply chain processes to ensure quality and continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop local and regional suppliers.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Leverage knowledge of PCBA industry and EMS suppliers to source critical components.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost management

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business

MBA or post-graduate degree in SCM preferred

PhD with 8 years’ experience (optional)

Job description

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

At Lam Research, we create equipment that 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: Jul 9, 2026

Location:

Livermore, CA, US, 94551

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

The Strategic Commodity Manager is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization who interfaces with suppliers and various organizations within Lam to resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges, as well as opportunity to develop excellence in manufacturing. In this position you will play a vital role in managing suppliers in the Computer/Controller commodity with core responsibility to ensure finished goods are delivered per plan. You will be responsible to develop a 3-year vision and strategy for assigned commodities. The strategy should enhance competitive differentiation and address cost, delivery, and quality. You will work across the organization to formulate and execute the strategies, align development deliverables, negotiate contracts and agreements, benchmark suppliers, and resolve delivery, cost, and production challenges.

What you’ll do

• Manage supplier relationships, costs, lead sourcing decisions, plan adequate capacity, evaluate performance, and manage commodity risks.
• Benchmark, develop, implement, and improve supply chain processes and infrastructure to support quality, scalability, and supply continuity.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional team and internal stakeholders in development of local and regional suppliers.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.
• Working knowledge of the of the PCBA industry, processes electronic sub-component supply chain ecosystem.
• Experience in managing Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) suppliers in high mix/low volume environment.
• Experience with dynamic electronic component supply and demand environment with proven industry savvy knowledge on how to source critical components in both direct source and open market.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business with 15 years of experience ; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience. MBA or post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production environment, preferably in Semiconductor industry.
• Creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Has worked in a leadership role within a global matrix managed multi-site company with manufacturing and supplier operations spread over multiple-geo regions.
• Has extensive experience interfacing with internal senior stakeholders and suppliers with proven record in managing these relationships and driving executive escalation when necessary.

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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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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