Sourcing & Supply Chain – Sourcing Account Lead

Introduction to the jobASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer  this position you will manage assigned suppliers and an overall commodity (supply base) to ensure ASML is supported by world-class suppliers delivering on time, at spec, and at the lowest total cost.

You will be expected to actively pursue continuous improvement with current suppliers and potential suppliers. You will be expected to continually explore opportunities arising from process and product improvements, new technology, alternative materials and suppliers, enhancements in supply chain activities, cost reduction programs and any other opportunities that may present a competitive advantage. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Role and responsibilities

Monitors developments and trends within the supply base and ensures ASML is prepared to react appropriately

Drives supplier selection activities by leading one or more Sourcing Teams Negotiates Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated addenda

Monitors contractual compliance of the supplier as well as ASMLDrives continuous cost and lead time reduction

Prepares supplier spending forecasts

Monitors supplier financial health

Ensures all communication to the supplier is coordinated and consistent

Executes the QLTCS (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Sustainability) supplier performance measurement process

Prepares for, leads, and follows-up from SAT (“Supplier Account Team”) meetings

Drives supply base rationalization within the category

Participates in supplier quality audits and drives closure of findings

Education and experience

Bachelor degree in Business Administration,  Engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supplier management in a high-tech, international manufacturing environment

Experience in Electronics preferredA deep understanding of one or more technology-related supply chains is strongly preferred. Due to the strategic nature of the commodities involved, a proven track record in developing strong business relationships with key suppliers and experience in developing and executing long term agreements is required

Experience with complex negotiations, problem solving, strategic planning and financial analysis are essential

Ability to travel domestically and internationally required

Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques is a big plus and a strong familiarity with technology manufacturing is highly preferred MBA is strongly preferred

Skills

Makes predictions and anticipates on future developments in the market

Interaction with internal & external stakeholders

Formulates, and after approval implements and monitors plan for own SAT and gives input to sourcing strategy

Manages SAT with high volume and/or critical materials and/or services with high risk for business continuity Orchestrates relationships with Development & Engineering, Logistics and Industrial Engineering at strategic level

Has contacts and cooperates with stakeholders throughout the entire organization and with external parties, local as well as global

Typically represented by contacts up to EVP and BoM level

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