Rick Houtz

Rick Houtz is an accomplished procurement executive with extensive experience in global procurement and business operations across multiple industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Global Indirect Procurement at Lam Research since May 2025, Houtz previously held significant roles, including Chief Procurement Officer for North America at Bayer, where oversight included a $7B spend across the US and Canada. Houtz has also led procurement transformations at Bayer, managed procurement for Novo Nordisk, and directed global indirect procurement at Becton-Dickinson and Pfizer, among other notable positions. Houtz holds an MBA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration, both from Penn State University.