Strategic Commodity Manager 6

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

10d•$137,000 - $287,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business. As Senior Sourcing Manager, Lead the techno-commercial strategy for the Cables commodity by integrating engineering insight, supplier capability assessment, cost modelling, and commercial negotiation to enable scalable, reliable, and cost-competitive sourcing solutions. The role is accountable for influencing design decisions early, aligning sourcing strategy with technology roadmaps, developing supplier ecosystems, mitigating lifecycle risks, and delivering measurable business value across cost, quality, lead time, and supply resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, or techno-commercial supply chain roles.
Strong exposure to cables, harnesses, interconnects, electromechanical components, or comparable engineered commodities.
Demonstrated ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into sourcing strategy, supplier capability plans, and commercial outcomes.
Proven experience in should-costing, value engineering, supplier negotiations, contract governance, and lifecycle risk management.
Strong stakeholder influence, executive communication, analytical thinking, and cross-functional leadership skills.
General shift, flexible to take meetings in SEA, India time zone
Willing to travel 20% of the time locally and globally

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor equipment, high-tech manufacturing, or complex engineered product environments.
Exposure to global supplier ecosystems across India, Southeast Asia, China, Europe, or North America.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent supply chain / program management credential is desirable

Responsibilities

Define and execute the techno-commercial sourcing strategy for the Cables commodity, aligned with product, engineering, cost, and supply chain roadmaps.
Partner with Engineering during early design stages to influence specifications, material choices, manufacturability, availability, and cost competitiveness.
Translate technical requirements into supplier selection, sourcing decisions, commercial models, and long-term commodity strategies.
Lead should-cost analysis, value engineering, cost breakdown reviews, and total cost of ownership discussions to drive cost reduction and cost avoidance.
Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, capacity readiness, quality systems, and scalability to support current and future business needs.
Drive commercial negotiations covering pricing, capacity, tooling, lead time, contractual terms, risk-sharing models, and supplier performance commitments.
Act as the sourcing gatekeeper for new cable part introductions, ensuring alignment with commodity strategy, approved supplier roadmaps, and lifecycle risk plans.
Develop alternate suppliers and OEM pathways to reduce single-source dependency, improve supply resilience, and support regional diversification objectives.
Lead lifecycle risk management including obsolescence, technology transitions, compliance risks, capacity constraints, and alternate qualification plans.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Program teams to deliver balanced technical and commercial outcomes.