Indirect Procurement Senior Category Manager LSP and Prof Svcs.

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Indirect Procurement       The impact you’ll make

The Global Senior Category Manager, Local Service Providers (LSP), is responsible for developing and executing Lam Research's global procurement category strategy for external service provider resources that support customer tool installation, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and field service activities. These Local Service Providers work alongside Lam Field Service Engineers and customer account teams to deliver critical, flexible service capacity supporting customer operations worldwide.   This role serves as the global procurement leader and subject matter expert for the LSP category, partnering closely with Customer Support Business Group (CSBG), Global Operations, Regional Service Leadership, Customer Account Teams, Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders to develop sustainable workforce solutions that balance capacity, cost, compliance, flexibility, and business continuity.   The successful candidate will lead development of regional and global category and strategic sourcing strategies, supplier governance frameworks, workforce engagement models, and commercial agreements while ensuring alignment with labor regulations, co-employment risk mitigation requirements, customer expectations, and Lam's long-term service growth objectives. Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as IT, HR, construction management, facilities, lab equipment and professional services. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate long-term and blanket contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. Spend Analysis: Conduct thorough spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies. Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier relationships and procurement activities. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, savings, and performance metrics. What you’ll do

Category Strategy

Develop and execute global, regional, and local category strategies for Local Service Providers supporting field service operations.

Partner with Field Service leadership, customer account teams, and regional business leaders to forecast workforce capacity requirements and develop scalable service delivery solutions. Evaluate labor market conditions, service provider capabilities, regulatory changes, and customer requirements to inform category strategy. Develop sourcing and supplier strategies that support business growth, service responsiveness, workforce flexibility, and operational excellence.

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Leadership

Lead complex sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, competitive bidding events, and supplier transitions. Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial negotiations for local, regional, and global LSP agreements. Structure commercial models that incentivize performance, service quality, flexibility, productivity, and cost competitiveness. Deliver measurable savings, productivity improvements, and business value through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Supplier Governance & Performance Management

Establish enterprise supplier governance frameworks for strategic LSP suppliers. Develop supplier scorecards and KPI frameworks focused on:

Cross-Functional Partnership

Serve as the primary procurement advisor for all LSP-related sourcing and supplier management activities. Support strategic