Sr. Group Manager, Supply Chain

The group you’ll be a part of

The impact you’ll make

The Sr. Group Manager , Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing end to end supply chain operations, including demand planning, supplier capacity planning, supplier management, inventory control and logistics. This role requires driving operational excellence, building strategic supplier partnership, and enabling scalability to support business growth.

This role is responsible for developing and driving the commodity strategy for Mechanical Portfolio (Metal Machining, Plastic Machining, Forgings, Sheetmetal Fabrication and Surface Treatments) for India. Also lead a team of Managers, Commodity Managers to drive the India manufacturing ecosystem development aligning to Global commodity strategy.

The self-motivated leader will plan and supervise supplier contract management, concluding supplier negotiations, analytically formulating, and executing comprehensive supplier management strategies based on semiconductor technology landscapes and global business environments within the commodities under the Mechanical portfolio parts.

What you’ll do

• Identify and Develop suppliers manufacturing ecosyetm in India for Mechanical Portfolio (Metal Machining, Plastic Machining, Forgings, Sheetmetal Fabrication and Surface Treatments).

• Accountable for establishing a materials supply chain in India meeting performance, cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery requirements of Lam Research products.
• Accountable for driving the Strategic vision for the commodity, evaluating, and sourcing suppliers and managing ongoing supplier relationships to meet organizational goals.
• Acts as point of contact for all escalations from Manufacturing Operations, Engineering Team to Supply Chain, liaison between Manufacturing Operation and Supply Chain functional organization.
• Influence and work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develop supplier selection process for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Initiate and lead efforts to identify and qualify second sources for material availability, cost reduction and reliability improvement.
• Define and monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement; then drives team to address and close gaps to meet objectives.
• The role will also require flawless delivery of activities resulting in the highest level of product and service quality as viewed in the eyes of Lam’s customers.
• Organization and Talent Development: Select, develop, and retain an inclusive team with a strong bias for achievement, agility, confidence in managing risk in a dynamic environment, and systemic approach to problem solving.

Lead team of Managers and Commodity Managers with Key deliverables around:

• Represents strategic commodity management on a cross-functional strategic commodity team that focuses on supply challenges and ensures internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Works cross-functionally with product, manufacturing, and quality engineers as well as procurement, finance, and product support
• Collaborate with suppliers in making sure they have adequate capacity to support Lam demand as well as supply continuity risk management plans.
• Regularly evaluate cost and quality performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Encourage and coordinate early supplier involvement in new product designs using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Ensuring On-time material deliveries from suppliers to meet supply chain development projects and on-going production demand.
• Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory, cost savings and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with Lam’s policies and procedures, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum 15-18 years in Supply Chain Management/Commodity management in Engineering / Manufacturing Industry and > 10 Years in Commodity Management of Mechanical Portfolio
• Leading a team of Commodity managers/Supply Chain Managers in large manufacturing operations groups for MNC product-based company.
• Familiarity with Semiconductors, Electrical equipment Manufacturing or High-technology supply management practices, standards, and organizations.
• Business and technical background with a deep understanding of Mechanical Commodities such as Metal Machining, Plastic Machining, Forgings, Sheetmetal Fabrication and Surface Treatments.
• Has managed other Managers and has previously been responsible for a group of >20 people.
• Proven ability to gain partnerships, excel working and leading in a cross-functional environment with supply chain teams, manufacturing, quality, and product engineers.
• Strong knowledge of global supply chain processes, commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier development and supplier relationships management.
• Proven experience of strong analytical and critical thinking skills with history of successful resolution, capability to drive transformation.
• Exhibit diligence, sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple tasks in fast paced environment.
• Exceptional Leadership, negotiation, decision making, stakeholder management, people management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning – setting vision and objectives, creating strategies, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience in talent and organization development.
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professional level of emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables.
• Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization including Executives.
• Fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation & recognizes opportunities to improve product design for cost/quality/delivery by early supplier involvement.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure.
• Familiar with and uses Quality Principles such as Lean, Six-Sigma, 8D etc.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the capital equipment industry, e.g., semiconductors, medical equipment, construction equipment, etc.
• Proficient in Data Analytics & Presentation Skills
• Six sigma green belt or above is a plus.
• Supply chain certification or courses.

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.