Lam Research

The group you’ll be a part of

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.

The impact you’ll make

At Lam, as a Buyer, you play a pivotal role in our procurement process. You analyze purchase requirements and coordinate purchasing activities across departments to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of inventory. You'll support processing purchase requisitions, change orders, and quotes (RFQs) from suppliers. Engaging in cost analysis and volume planning within our enterprise-wide systems (ERPs), you negotiate for the best value and explore new supply sources for cost-saving. Your expertise ensures Lam's procurement remains efficient and competitive on a global scale.

In this role, you will directly contribute to ___.

• Proactively identifying critical supply chain risks and process gaps, and leading the improvement actions and strategies
• Address factory operation issues through continuous improvement initiatives, such as analyzing historical FAIR issues, Freestock management, and streamlining MRB / RCV/RTV process

What you’ll do

• Review, analyze and process purchase requisitions and quotations for materials, components, capital equipment and services.
• Manage purchase orders and changes based on demand.
• Understand, maintain, and report weekly KPI's.
• Maintain records of suppliers, materials, prices, delivery dates and inventories.
• Manage purchase order (PO) releases to meet demand requirements.
• Contribute to success of WW Purchasing and achieve goals for PO and Receiving Variance activities
• Achieve zero freestock shortages
• Support urgent request from FST or stakeholders on shortage escalation

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,).
• Working knowledge or experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other procurement related tools.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Aggressive personality to drive other teams and to achieve results.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor industry or other high-tech industries.
• Foundational understanding of commodity market indicators and technical data.
• Excellent negotiation skills to achieve best value pricing.

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.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.