Materials Program Manager / Technischer Einkauf (all genders)

The group you'll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you'll make

At Lam, as a Material Program Manager (MPM), you play a pivotal role in driving supply chain success across development and product programs. You coordinate material and sourcing activities in cross functional teams to ensure cost effective, scalable, and risk resilient supply solutions from early development through manufacturing readiness.
Acting as a key interface between Engineering, Program Management, and suppliers, you help shape sourcing strategies that support innovation, speed, and ramp readiness as well as long term operational excellence in Lam's global supply chain.

What you'll do

• Lead material and sourcing activities to support New Product Implementation Programs (NPI), ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and manufacturing readiness targets.
• Define and drive program sourcing strategies and related sub projects for direct materials, equipment, and services in collaboration with Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Production.
• Perform cost analysis, volume planning, and supply risk assessments for assigned programs and suppliers.
• Drive cost engineering, cost reduction, and manufacturing ramp readiness from supplier onboarding to serial release.
• Partner closely with suppliers and Quality teams to resolve technical, quality, and manufacturability issues impacting cost, schedule, or scale-up readiness.
• Support commodity and technology-focused sourcing strategies, including market intelligence, supplier technology assessments, pricing trends, and long-term material availability.
• Define, document, and present program sourcing strategies to stakeholders and management, translating technical and commercial inputs into structured program updates (e.g. PowerPoint, program reviews).

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field, combined with minimujm 4 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or technical procurement.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,)
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and German.
• Deep knowledge or experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as Microsoft Business Central, SAP, Oracle, or other procurement related tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and influence skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor industry or other high-tech industries.
• Prior experience in supply chain, technical procurement or similar functions.
• Proven exposure to supplier onboarding, early risk assessment, and cross functional alignment on specifications and manufacturability.

What we're offering

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

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.