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Lam Research · Villach, Carinthia, AT

Last updated Aug 5, 2026 · View original posting

Procurement specialist responsible for processing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments in the semiconductor industry.

Full Description

What you’ll do

Review, analyze and process purchase requisitions
Process purchase change orders and requests for quotes (RFQ's) to suppliers
Manage purchase order releases daily to meet demand requirements
Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to 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) to review 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
Experience in the semiconductor industry or other technical industry is preferred
Basic understanding of commodity market indicators and technical data
Six Sigma certification, 8D training, APICS certification • Prior experience managing the commercial and tactical aspects of supply chain requirements

What We're Offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in occupation group D or E depending on educational background. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year. Please follow the link below in the "Employment in Austria" section for further information.

This position is hired through a third party agency. A valid work visa for Austria is mandatory.

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Requirements

Experience: 0+ years

Education: ASSOCIATE

Required

Commercial Education (LAP or HAK)Commodity market indicators knowledgeEngineering data interpretationSupply Chain Management

Preferred

8D TrainingPMP CertificationPrior technician or practical engineer experienceSemiconductor Industry experienceSix Sigma