Buyer 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

18h

About The Position

As a Buyer at Lam Research, you support the procurement process by analyzing purchase requirements and coordinating purchasing activities across departments to ensure timely and cost-effective inventory acquisition. You process purchase requisitions, supplier requests for quotes (RFQs), and purchase order changes; perform cost analysis and volume planning; and negotiate for value while exploring new supply sources and cost-saving opportunities. The role supports efficient, competitive procurement across Lam’s global business. You maintain commercial supplier relationships and work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage performance, deliveries, quality, commodity plans, market trends, pricing, and product availability. You also maintain procurement data integrity in enterprise-wide systems and monitor assigned subcontract cost, schedule, and scope.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
Deep knowledge of or experience with ERP or MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or other procurement-related tools.
Written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the semiconductor industry or other high-tech industries.
Prior experience in procurement, Procure-to-Pay processes, or similar functions.
Foundational understanding of commodity market indicators and technical data.
Prior experience managing the commercial and tactical aspects of supply chain requirements.

Responsibilities

Review purchase requisitions, manage requests for quotes (RFQs), and process purchase order changes.
Manage ongoing supplier relationships, providing commercial support to the Lam business.
Coordinate purchasing activities with cross-functional teams to acquire inventory cost-effectively and on time.
Input and maintain procurement business system data and integrity within enterprise-wide ERP systems.
Perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities.
Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts and negotiate for the highest quality at the best value.
Work with suppliers to review and manage performance, deliveries, and quality.
Support commodity management with procurement support, commodity business plans, market-trend assessments, pricing, and product availability.