Supply Chain Business Manager 4

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Livermore, CA is seeking a Supplier Business Manager to join the Global Operations team. This role supports the Mechatronics commodity, driving supplier performance, executing the commodity strategy, and ensuring on-time delivery of critical materials.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineers, define metrics, monitor scorecards, and lead cross-functional improvements with suppliers to meet Lam’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or applied sciences with 8 years of experience; or 6 years and a Master's; or a Ph.D with 3 years.
• At least 5 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry, with global suppliers.
• Familiarity with semiconductors, electrical equipment, or high-technology supply chain practices and standards.
• Strong business acumen and excellent verbal and written communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Define metrics and monitor supplier performance against scorecards to ensure continuous improvement.
• Improve procurement, inventory control, and manufacturing strategies, often with Strategic Commodity Managers.
• Motivate and drive improvements in suppliers’ manufacturing processes for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Understand and govern factory management processes and supply chain governance.
• Set goals with suppliers to meet forecasted demand and maintain material delivery.
• Represent supplier business management on cross-functional teams to address supply challenges.
• Stay current on trends via industry reports and scientific literature.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to resolve complex delivery issues.
• Develop presentations and process flows to support continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor product costs with suppliers to support cost reduction and prevent unfavorable variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

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’s inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Supply Chain Business Manager 4

Date: Jul 18, 2026

Location: Livermore, CA, US

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

Mechatronics Commodity, Global Operations

The impact you’ll make

We have an exciting opportunity in the Mechatronics commodity to be able to support Lam’s growth. This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization. In this position, you, as a Supplier Business Manager, play a vital role with the Mechatronics suppliers. You will have the opportunity to support the commodity strategy and work across organizations on key objectives such as driving suppliers to deliver to commitments and key performance metrics, support business continuity plan adoption and execution, and execute deliveries within available supplier capacity. You are the key interface to the supplier’s operations and own their performance to Lam.

The candidate will represent the Supply Chain on cross-functional teams with Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineers. Candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting customers. This individual should also possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, to adapt to changing priorities and work independently in a close-knit team setting.

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

What you’ll do

• Defines metrics and monitor supplier performance against established scorecards and expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement and sustainability. Regularly evaluate performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Continuously working on process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max, consignment) & manufacturing strategies, at times in partnership with Strategic Commodity Managers.
• Motivate and drive the improvement of the suppliers’ manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery.
• Knowledge of supply chain management business processes and proper governance controls for factory management.
• Establishes goals with supplier to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand.
• Represents supplier business management on a cross-functional commodity teams that focuses on supply challenges, and to ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
• Maintains current knowledge on relevant trends by personal contact, industry reports, trade journals, etc.
• Works with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on time delivery of critical material to support customer and company requirements.
• Develops presentations, white papers, process flow charts to support continuous process improvement projects.
• Works with suppliers to monitor product costs preventing negative PPV and supporting cost reduction efforts.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or applied sciences with 8 years of experience; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a Ph.D with 3 years.
• At least 5 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry Experience, working with global suppliers
• Familiarity with semiconductors, electrical equipment, or high-technology supply chain management practices, standards, and organizations.
• Strong business acumen, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with various levels and roles throughout the organization.
• Technical understanding of electro-mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, commercial off-the-shelf items and OEM components.
• Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution

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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $92,000 - Max $211 000.

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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