Indirect Procurement Senior Category Manager LSP and Prof Svcs.

Job description

Category Strategy & Workforce Solutions 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. Establish category roadmaps aligned with Lam's long-term workforce and customer support objectives. Establish enterprise supplier governance frameworks for strategic LSP suppliers.

Develop supplier scorecards and KPI frameworks focused on: Safety performance Cost competitiveness Drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action plans.

Collaborate closely with: Customer Support Business Group Field Service Engineering Regional Service Leadership Customer Account Teams Human Resources Legal Compliance Global Procurement Serve as the primary procurement advisor for all LSP-related sourcing and supplier management activities. Support strategic customer engagements where workforce capability and service delivery models are critical components of success.

Partner with HR and Legal teams to develop compliant workforce engagement models. Ensure supplier programs align with applicable labor laws, employment regulations, and co-employment risk management requirements. Identify and mitigate operational, commercial, compliance, and workforce-related risks. Develop business continuity strategies to address labor shortages, supplier capacity constraints, and regional disruptions.

Support supplier audits, due diligence activities, and governance reviews. Develop innovative sourcing and workforce solutions that improve agility, scalability, and service effectiveness.

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. 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. Negotiate master service agreements, statements of work, pricing structures, and supplier governance requirements. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree or MBA preferred. 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contingent workforce management, services procurement, or supplier management.

Experience managing complex service-based categories within a multinational environment. Demonstrated success negotiating high-value services agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships. Experience partnering with Legal and HR on labor compliance and workforce engagement strategies. Strong understanding of contingent workforce, outsourced services, workforce planning, or field service support models preferred.

Semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or industrial services experience preferred. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in eProcurement and eSourcing tools. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with globally matrixed, cross-functional teams.

Certifications

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or PMP are highly desirable. Fluent English is a must; additional languages are an asset. Enterprise category strategy development Executive stakeholder influence Workforce and labor market expertise Advanced commercial negotiation skills Supplier governance and relationship management Regulatory and compliance awareness Global business acumen Strategic problem-solving and decision-making Ability to lead without direct authority