Supplier Account Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
About The Position
The Supplier Account Manager will join ASML’s Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team at its Wilton, Connecticut facility. The role manages assigned suppliers and/or an overall commodity supply base to ensure suppliers deliver on time, to specification, and at the lowest total cost. It pursues continuous improvement with existing and potential suppliers and identifies opportunities in process and product improvement, new technology, risk management, alternative materials and suppliers, supply chain activities, and cost reduction. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement represents ASML’s sourcing, supply chain management and logistics, and quality interface to its supply base. It is responsible for materials availability for ASML’s factories and customers. The position requires 25% travel, including domestic and international travel. There is potential exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage, and currents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive supplier management experience with an MBA, or 7 years with a bachelor’s degree, in a high-tech, international manufacturing environment.
- Experience sourcing and procuring highly technical, complex engineered products.
- Proven ability to develop strong business relationships with key suppliers and experience developing and executing long-term agreements.
- Experience in complex negotiations, problem solving, strategic planning, and financial analysis.
- 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 and professionally represent ASML to outside companies.
- Ability to thrive in a multitasking environment.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access controlled technology before beginning work.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Oracle or SAP.
Responsibilities
- Monitor developments and trends within the supply base and ensure ASML is prepared to respond appropriately.
- Drive supplier selection activities by leading one or more Sourcing Teams.
- Negotiate Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated agreements as needed.
- Monitor contractual compliance by both the supplier and ASML.
- Drive continuous cost and lead-time reduction.
- Prepare supplier spending forecasts.
- Monitor supplier financial health.
- Execute the GQLTCS supplier performance measurement process.
- Prepare for, lead, and follow up on Supplier Account Team (SAT) meetings.
- Leverage cross-functional teams to drive business improvements and communications.
- Drive supply base rationalization within the commodity.
- Participate in supplier quality audits and drive closure of findings.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Basic life insurance for employees and their families.
- Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
- Eight hours of vacation leave each month.
- Thirteen paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
