Sourcing Lead

ASML•San Diego, CA

2d•$143,600 - $197,450•Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Lead manages assigned suppliers and an overall commodity supply base to ensure ASML is supported by world-class suppliers that deliver on time, to specification, and at the lowest total cost. The role actively pursues continuous improvement with current and potential suppliers and explores opportunities from process and product improvements, new technology, alternative materials and suppliers, supply chain enhancements, cost-reduction programs, and other sources of competitive advantage. The position oversees supplier selection, supplier relationships, supplier agreements, performance measurement, cost and lead-time reduction, and supply-base planning. It collaborates with stakeholders across ASML and external organizations, leads cross-functional sourcing and supplier account teams, and represents ASML professionally to suppliers. The role requires onsite presence for in-person work-related events, training, and meetings, and may require domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive supplier-management experience in a high-tech, international manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of developing strong business relationships with key suppliers.
Experience developing and executing long-term agreements.
Experience with complex negotiations, problem solving, strategic planning, and financial analysis.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively with all levels of internal and external management.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and professionally represent ASML to outside companies.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, influence stakeholders, and remain effective under pressure.
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to meet ambitious quality standards, follow rules and procedures, set targets, monitor results, and adapt to changing conditions.

Nice To Haves

A deep understanding of one or more technology-related supply chains.
Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
Strong familiarity with technology manufacturing.
MBA degree.
Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Monitor developments and trends within the supply base and ensure ASML is prepared to respond appropriately.
Lead one or more Sourcing Teams in supplier selection activities.
Negotiate Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated addenda.
Monitor contractual compliance by both suppliers and ASML.
Drive continuous cost and lead-time reduction.
Prepare supplier spending forecasts and monitor supplier financial health.
Coordinate and ensure consistency of communication with suppliers.
Execute the QLTCS (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Sustainability) supplier performance measurement process.
Prepare for, lead, and follow up on Supplier Account Team (SAT) meetings.
Drive supply-base rationalization within the category.
Participate in supplier quality audits and drive closure of findings.
Formulate, implement after approval, and monitor plans for the assigned SAT; provide input to sourcing strategy.
Manage SATs for high-volume or critical materials or services with high business-continuity risk.
Orchestrate strategic relationships with Development & Engineering, Logistics, and Industrial Engineering.
Establish a Cost of Goods roadmap in support of business targets and calculated cost price.
Own global suppliers and build and maintain tactical and strategic relationships, including negotiations.
Set SMART targets, monitor progress, measure results, address barriers, and escalate when targets cannot be met.
Lead cross-functional teams and influence internal and external stakeholders across the organization.