Buyer Lead

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

Indirect Material and Service

The Impact You’ll Make

At Lam, as a Buyer, you play a pivotal role in our procurement process. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Indirect Procurement Buyer Lead to manage sourcing activities and lead procurement strategy across key indirect categories. This role will focus on high-value and complex procurement related to Construction, Facility Management, Turnkey Projects, and Gas & Chemicals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship capabilities, with a proven ability to drive cost optimization and ensure alignment with business objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end procurement process across assigned indirect categories, including RFx, evaluation, negotiation, and contracting
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for construction services, facility management, gas & chemical supplies, and turnkey infrastructure projects
• Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and pricing with suppliers while ensuring alignment with company goals and compliance standards
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts including MSAs, SOWs, and framework agreements
• Drive cost savings, quality improvements, and delivery performance through effective supplier management
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including project teams, legal, EHS, finance, and operations to understand requirements and deliver value
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews to ensure consistent service delivery
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement activities
• Maintain accurate documentation and procurement records in line with audit and compliance requirements
• Support the implementation of global procurement policies and tools at a regional/local level

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,).
• Proven expertise in sourcing and negotiating construction, facility management, turnkey, and chemical supply contracts
• Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement regulations, and supplier risk management
• Experience managing multiple complex procurement projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP /Ariba) and procurement tools
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Competencies

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.