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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.
Job Responsibility
Review purchase requisitions, manage request for quotes (RFQ’s), 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 highest quality at best value
Interacts 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
Requirements
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
Nice to have
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