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At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

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Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Strategic Commodity Manager 4

Date:  Feb 11, 2026
Location: 

Yongin, KR-Yongin-03, KR

Req ID:  194714
Worker Category:  On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Indirect Procurement team supports operational sourcing and purchasing for materials required by KTC (R&D) and LMK (manufacturing).
We focus on securing needed materials on time and resolving issues that impact day-to-day operations.
The team works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing, with a practical, execution-first approach.

The impact you’ll make

As a Buyer 4, you will keep KTC and LMK running without interruption by handling operational materials from sourcing through PO and post-PO follow-up.
Drawing on your experience with gases, chemicals, facility-related items, and factory operational needs, you will execute end-to-end SCM tasks and resolve real-world issues.

You will also lead English communications with overseas vendors and stakeholders to handle negotiations, delivery/quality issues, and changes, while operating processes reliably in SAP.

What you’ll do

  • Execute end-to-end procurement for KTC/LMK operational needs: vendor selection, RFQ, commercial terms, PO issuance, and follow-up
  • Purchase R&D lab materials including gases, chemicals, test/research items, and facility-related materials/services
  • Support LMK manufacturing operations with sourcing actions and responses to supply changes/risksManage overseas indirect purchases (e.g., gases, chemicals, equipment, MRO, services) and vendor performance
  • Lead English communications with overseas vendors and stakeholders for negotiations, contracts, delivery/quality topics, and escalations
  • Run SAP-based procurement processes (requisitions, changes, POs; material/vendor data accuracy)
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing to resolve issues and improve execution
  • Contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement (lead time, cost, risk)

Who we’re looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree (SCM or Business preferred)
  • 10+ years in procurement/sourcing/materials or SCM
  • End-to-end buying experience required: vendor selection → RFQ/negotiation → contract/PO → operational issue handling
  • Working knowledge of SCM across sourcing–buying–operations (practical, not theoretical)KTC (R&D) operations materials experience required, including
    • Gases and chemicals
    • Test/research materials
    • Facility-related materials/services
  • Experience supporting semi-conductors operations or high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Overseas indirect purchasing experience required
  • Hands-on SAP (MM/procurement modules) required
  • Fluent English required — able to lead meetings, negotiations, contract discussions, and issue resolution with overseas vendors/stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

  • Semiconductor or high-tech R&D/manufacturing environment experience
  • Vendor and contract management for
  • Experience with single-source risk, material changes, and alternative sourcing
  • Close collaboration with operations teams and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Track record of lead-time optimization or supply risk mitigation
  • Experience managing and optimizing CAPEX and OPEX spend, including equipment, services, MRO, and operational materials
  • Ability to identify cost, process, and sourcing efficiencies while maintaining operational continuity

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.


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