Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager

Introduction

At ASML we deal with trusted partners (suppliers) that are key to the success of ASML in the market and their customers. The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager is the manager of a group of Account Managers for multiple suppliers within our Metrology Light Source & Positioning function that are accountable for building a relation based on trust mutual interest and benefit. This role is responsible for the performance of the account managers that in their role acts as first point of contact for the supplier and ASML internally (program and operational sectors) and orchestrate an aligned voice towards suppliers. You will lead an experienced team and execute supplier strategy to support ASML for the long term in which the Quality Logistics Technology Cost Sustainability (QLTCS) performance is key and the basis for future growth. Together with the Account managers the Sr. Sourcing Manager organizes all aspects of the relation including technology road mapping quality logistic performance and commercial contracts.

Role and responsibilities

As a Sr. Sourcing Manager you willdrive supplier development as well as the commercial relationships with suppliers within a cluster of strategic suppliers.

• Manage and develop a group of Account Leads
• Support Account Managers to manages the ASML supplier relationship with longterm focus based on mutual transparency and trust
• Set priority for nonPGP projects in the category (pilots and volume
• Challenge and support team with daytoday management of strategic account by serving as an escalation path signingoff QLTCS and other reviews assessing risks defining measures in collaboration with team and solving escalations beyond capability of account leaders
• Manage transparency of interactions longterm competence CostofGoods roadmaps development activities
• Sharpen negotiation scripts and tactics for each strategic supplier. Support the Account Managers in preparing & performing commercial contract negotiations and deal making
• Accountable for Resolution of L2 and L3 escalations beyond capability of managed account leaders
• Consistency in way of working and sharing of best practices across team
• Track and formalize (longterm) supplier performance full global QLTCS accountability for the supplier
• Understands the keyvalue drivers for each QLTCS discipline.

Education and experience

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Sourcing or Sales (commercial roles).
• Masters degree in engineering or business (economics finance etc. is preferred.
• Experience with New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints product life cycle/ market dynamics and category clusters specific requirements

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech youll always have new challenges and new problems to solve and working together is the only way to do that. You wont work in a silo. Instead youll be part of a creative dynamic work environment where youll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. Youll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job youll need the following skills:

• Build and maintain trusting relationships
• Prioritize well separate core and side topics problemsolving and analytical skills
• Judge when support is necessary and know how to involve the right people
• Negotiation skills and ability to shape mutual beneficial commercial collaborations
• Management maturity able to function well in virtual team and with CoEs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to get buyin and commitment from both internal and external stakeholder

This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations 15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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