In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

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.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

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.

NPI Buyer (all genders)

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 as well as NPI (New Product Implementation), 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. It is important for us to point out that this role is operative. 

What you’ll do

• Review, analyze and process purchase requisitions
• Process purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers
• Manage purchase order releases daily to meet demand requirements
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departmentsto acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
• Work with the suppliers on a daily basis to assure scheduled deliveries are met
• Understand, maintain weekly reports
• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships with day-to-day interface (peer level) toreview open action items, suppliers performance to commitments of on time deliveries, future demand and future cost reductions forecasting

Who we’re Looking For

• Commercial education - e.g. apprenticeship (LAP) or HAK
• Work experience in an industrial environment would be an asset but not a requirement
• Very good MS Office skills
• ERP/SAP skills preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and German

What we're offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in the occupation group D or E. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year. 

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