Strategic Commodity Manager

Job Title:

Strategic Commodity Manager 4

Location:

Livermore, CA

Duration:

1 Year

Pay Range:

$81.14 - $91.14 / Hour

Schedule:

Regular / Monday - Friday / 40 hours per week.

Hybrid – 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; Wednesdays onsite.

Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven

Supply Chain Commodity Manager

to lead commodity strategy, supplier management, and sourcing initiatives within our Global Supplier Management organization at Lam Research.

This critical leadership role will be responsible for managing seven commodities, with an initial focus on OEM parts, and developing comprehensive, long-term supply chain strategies to support business growth, operational excellence, and competitive differentiation. The ideal candidate will bring strong strategic planning, commercial negotiation, and relationship management skills, along with the ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate effectively across a global, matrixed organization.

The successful candidate will develop and execute a three-year commodity vision, align supplier capabilities with business requirements, optimize sourcing strategies, and ensure supply availability, quality, cost competitiveness, and flexibility in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commodity Strategy and Strategic Planning
2. Strategic Sourcing and Commercial Negotiations
3. Supply Chain Execution and Leadership

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.

10+ years of supply chain experience, including strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier management, or procurement.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies, commodity roadmaps, and supplier development plans.

Strong commercial negotiation skills, including experience with complex contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier negotiations.

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with global suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations and influence senior leadership.

Demonstrated success working in a complex, global, matrixed organization.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, forecasting, and strategic planning capabilities.

Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Ability and willingness to travel internationally as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.

Experience managing OEM parts or complex, technically driven commodities.

Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing environments, production ramps, and global supply chain operations.

Experience aligning supplier investments, capacity planning, and technology roadmaps with long-term business objectives.

MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Top Competencies for Success

Strategic Planning:

Ability to develop and execute a three-year commodity vision, anticipate future supply chain requirements, and translate business objectives into actionable strategies.

Communication and Executive Presence:

Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate recommendations, influence decisions, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Relationship Management:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships with global suppliers, internal product groups, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Negotiation and Commercial Acumen:

Ability to secure favorable commercial agreements while balancing cost, quality, delivery, flexibility, and long-term supplier value.

Leadership and Execution:

Ability to drive alignment, manage competing priorities, make decisions under pressure, and deliver measurable business results.

About Us:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

Benefits Information
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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