Buyer, Lead

The group you will be a part of: The Global Operations Group at the company brings together information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing to drive the engine of global business operations. The primary focus is on helping the company deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of the business. The impact you will make: As a Buyer at the company, you will play a pivotal role in the procurement process. Your responsibilities will include analyzing purchase requirements and coordinating purchasing activities across departments to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of inventory. You will be supporting the processing of purchase requisitions, change orders, and quotes (RFQs) from suppliers. Engaging in cost analysis and volume planning within enterprise-wide systems (ERPs), you will negotiate for the best value and explore new supply sources for cost-saving. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the company's procurement remains efficient and competitive on a global scale. What You will Do: - Review purchase requisitions, manage request for quotes (RFQs), and purchase order changes. - Responsible for ongoing supplier relations commercially supporting the Lam business. - Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate purchasing activities to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner. - Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity within enterprise-wide systems (ERP). - Perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities. - Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate the highest quality at the best value. - Interact closely with suppliers to review and manage performance, deliveries, and quality. - Work with internal stakeholders to support commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. Who We are Looking For: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or equivalent experience. - Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel). - Deep 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. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the semiconductor industry or other high-tech industries. - Foundational understanding of commodity market indicators and technical data. - Prior experience managing the commercial and tactical aspects of supply chain requirements. Our Commitment: The company believes that it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, extraordinary results are achieved. Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. The hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely, falling into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. On-site Flex involves working 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the rest of the week. Virtual Flex involves working 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location and remotely for the remaining time.,