Job Description

Job Responsibilities

* Define and monitor supplier performance metrics
* Evaluate supplier performance
* Identify risks associated within the selected supplier base
* Drive continuous supplier process and performance improvement related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, Supplier Managed Inventory) capacity planning and manufacturing strategies
* Document and share best known methods
* Assess available and needed capacity
* Manage allocations/priorities
* Works on escalations and delivery improvements
* Drive lead time reduction efforts
* Support cost reduction efforts
* Create presentation, white papers, process flow charts to support continuous process improvement programs
* Represent Supply Chain Operations across the global organization
* Ensure internal/external customer needs are met
* Encourage supplier involvement in highly technical / contractually complex new product part designs using the suppliers expertise to optimize quality and manufacturability
* Work with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on time delivery of critical material

Other Job Responsibilities

* Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, materials management, manufacturing processes, business fundamentals/finance
* Advanced knowledge of Fabrication Commodities i.e. Sheetmetal, Frames, Machining, or other commodities built from a unique Print and Bills of Material

Minimum Qualifications

* BA,BS/BSE level degree in business, supply chain, engineering, materials science, logistics or related technical discipline (or equivalent knowledge)
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Business suite.
* Project/program management skills and abilities
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Ability to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes (aptitude/proficiency)
* Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams
* Strong matrix management abilities
* Relationship building abilities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, strong negotiation skills, strong mentoring, & influencing change

Preferred Qualifications

* Candidates with previous work experience in commodity management, procurement, contracting, materials management, operations management encouraged to apply
* Certification by NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management) and/or APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)

Our Commitment

Our work is everywhere you look even if you cant actually see it. Lam Research goes deeper than software or chips to the heart of the process that enables chip creation. So if you want to help power the components that empower everything, join us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

We Look Forward to Your Application