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The group you'll be a part of
The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you'll make

• 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.

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What You'll Do

• Process purchase requisitions, manage purchase orders releases, and track order to ensure timely delivery and demand requirements are met.
• Works closely with the suppliers to assure scheduled deliveries are met.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal teams to resolve procurement related items.
• Understand, maintain, and report weekly KPI's.
• Update inventory, assess quality of stock received, and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Analyze market trends to assist in making insightful buying decisions.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field with no previous professional experience, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,).
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of commodity market indicators and technical data.
• Negotiation skills to achieve best value pricing.

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.