Sourcing Lead

ASML•San Diego, CA

1d•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 identifies opportunities in process and product improvements, new technology, alternative materials and suppliers, supply-chain enhancements, and cost-reduction programs that may provide a competitive advantage. The position leads supplier selection and supplier account activities, develops sourcing plans, negotiates long-term and new-product-introduction agreements, manages supplier performance and contractual compliance, and drives cost and lead-time reductions. It works with internal and external stakeholders across the organization and globally, including senior leadership, and requires the ability to represent ASML professionally with suppliers. The role requires onsite presence for work-related events, training, and meetings, as well as 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 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.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to operate effectively with all levels of internal and external management.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Ability to multitask, work independently, influence stakeholders, and remain effective under pressure.
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to anticipate market developments, manage deadlines, maintain quality, and consistently adhere to rules, procedures, and processes.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of one or more technology-related supply chains is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of continuous-improvement techniques.
Strong familiarity with technology manufacturing.
MBA is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Monitor developments and trends within the supply base and ensure ASML is prepared to respond appropriately.
Drive supplier selection by leading one or more Sourcing Teams.
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.
Ensure supplier communications are coordinated and consistent.
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 the plan for the assigned SAT, and provide input to sourcing strategy.
Manage SATs involving high-volume, critical, or business-continuity-risk materials or services.
Coordinate 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 supplier relationships and maintain them at tactical and strategic levels.
Set SMART targets, monitor progress and results, address barriers, and escalate when targets cannot be met.
Lead cross-functional teams and influence internal and external stakeholders.
Professionally represent ASML to outside companies.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.