What You’ll Do
As the Supply Chain Business Manager, you define metrics and monitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement. You evaluate quality, set benchmarks, and assess risks associated with selecting the preferred supply base.
Work continuously on process improvement to deploy and develop best-known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., Consignment, JIT, Kanban, min/max) and manufacturing strategies.
Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement in highly technical and/or contractually complex new product parts design using suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality and manufacturability.
Establish goals with suppliers to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand.
Act as an escalation point to resolve shortages.
Represent supplier business management on cross-functional commodity teams that focus on supply challenges and ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
Work with engineering and suppliers to resolve complex problems, ensuring on-time delivery of critical materials to support customer and company requirements.
Develop presentations, white papers and process flow charts to support continuous improvement projects.
Who We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
5+ years of Supply Chain Management experience, managing global suppliers on direct and indirect materials and services.
Strong knowledge of purchasing agreements and contracting.
Experience developing, managing and improving supplier performance metrics such as OTD, Consignment, and Leadtime.
Familiarity with semiconductor or high-technology supply‑management practices, standards, and organization is a plus.
Creative thinking, strong problem‑solving capabilities and solid analytical skills.
Good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
Solid written and oral communication skills in English, with ability to communicate cross‑functionally and with various levels of the organization including executives.
Excellent skills in MS Office, ERP familiarity (SAP experience a plus).
What We're Offering
This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in occupation group E. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.
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Work Location Models
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely. The models are: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
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