Global Category Manager Construction and Facilities Services

Lam Research • Fremont, CA

32d • $114,000 - $253,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Global Category Manager at Lam, you will play a crucial role in developing market-based category strategies and driving cost competitiveness while managing supplier relationships for indirect goods and services. You are responsible to develop and implement procurement strategies, benchmark suppliers, negotiate agreements, and resolve delivery, cost, and service challenges. Navigating a highly visible and dynamic environment, your strategic expertise in creating and implementing supplier solutions will support the availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness of indirect procurement to maintain Lam's reliability and competitive edge.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or related area with a focus on indirect categories.
• Skills: Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in eProcurement and eSourcing tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or PMP are highly desirable.
• Leadership: Demonstrated personal leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Innovation: Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative sourcing solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of procurement.
• Extensive experience in indirect procurement within a complex, multinational environment.
• Deep category knowledge of Indirect Procurement Categories, including market trends, innovations, and supplier landscape.
• Strong proficiency across the end-to-end procurement process.
• Fluent negotiation skills and confidence in managing high-value, high-impact supplier relationships.
• Solid understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements in a global setting.
• Strategic mindset paired with strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent English is a must; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and present them to the procurement team leader, then own and drive the aligned strategy.
• Plan, organize, and control business/contracts/negotiations for the strategic acquisition of indirect goods and services.
• Drive supplier contract management, conduct supplier negotiations, and formulate comprehensive supplier management strategies based on global/regional/local business environments.
• Facilitate supplier agreement negotiations, renegotiations, and contract addendums.
• Build a robust supply network that fulfills the capacity required for various indirect procurement needs while ensuring ample capacity to accelerate growth and manage global supply chain challenges.
• Represent indirect procurement management on cross-functional teams that focus on supply challenges and ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
• Work cross-functionally with product, manufacturing, and quality engineers, as well as procurement, finance, and product support teams.
• Define and monitor metrics in line with annual operating plan (AOP) objectives relative to supplier performance to ensure continuous supplier improvement; then drive the team to address and close gaps to meet objectives.
• Regularly evaluate cost and quality performance benchmarks and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Develop and apply a strategic procurement plan to define a preferred supplier base for indirect procurement.
• Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement in new service designs using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality, cost, and serviceability.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for construction services and facilities management.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate long-term and blanket contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Spend Analysis: Conduct thorough spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier relationships and procurement activities.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, savings, and performance metrics.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees