Head of Sourcing - US East

Introduction to the job

ASML 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 electronics. 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.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

Are you challenged by managing suppliers towards competitive Supply Chain performance in the field of Cost, Operational Performance, Capacity and Lead- and Cycle time? And are you a people manager with a proven track record in building effective teams?

Role and responsibilities

The department Sourcing Wilton is responsible for the execution of the sourcing category strategies for Wilton suppliers and manage operational procurement with a total spend of 1.3B$. The department is also responsible for the supplier – ASML relation on all aspects. Activities focus on cost, reliability and flexibility of the supply while understanding and controlling the risks within the full supply chain. Long-term vision is key, while managing and developing the ASML- Supplier relationship into trusted partnerships. The Head of Sourcing Wilton is responsible for leading the team of Account Leads (AL) to achieve the objectives and mission of the department as described.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage ASML’s suppliers towards cost competitive and reliable supplies through leading a team of highly motivated Account Leads (indirect) and Group Supplier Managers (direct reports).
• Building long-term relationships with key suppliers and steering them towards cost effective, operational excellence, now, but also in 5 yrs from now, following ASML’s roadmap.
• Member of the Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain teams that drive the supplier selection process and secures longer term Logistics performance.
• Actively manage pro-active improvement programs at suppliers and their n-tiers (Cost, Cycle Time reduction, Delivery Improvement projects).
• Drive and secure execution of cost roadmaps and cost reduction initiatives.
• Plan and execute active involvement and leadership from suppliers to ASML production and ASML’s customers, actively lead operational escalations to suppliers.
• Plan, implement and control the required capacity, buffers and flexibility at suppliers.
• Effective communication internal and external on all managerial levels required.
• Manage all aspects of a team of managers and individuals: hiring, retaining, training, performance management, and performance execution.
• Develop and grow next level of management in Sourcing.
• Set-up and monitor the performance of several Supplier Account Teams and/or global account teams, drive cross sector supplier engagement and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience (Industrial) Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Science preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10 years relevant work experience.
• Proven line management track record in high tech, automotive, medical device, aerospace, process industry or equivalent.
• Experience in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers.
• Experience in managing and coaching of professionals.
• Proven broad commercial experience in complex negotiations with suppliers or customers.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
• Strong analytical skills, process oriented, business sense and capability to lead a team to develop vision and strategy.
• Excellent communication skills, interfacing and convincing on all levels.
• People Development skills and leadership.
• Drive for solutions, result oriented, hands-on mentality.
• Pro-active, act under high pressure. Thinking out of the box.

Diversity & 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.

Other information

• Team size: 30 sourcing experts (bachelor/master's degrees), 1.3B$ annual spend, over 100 active suppliers of which at least 15 are strategic partners. Wilton Supplier Sourcing is contributing and indispensable to all scanner and measurement systems that ASML ships to customers.
• The middle management of Sourcing needs to grow in managerial skills, and in content level of execution. They need to be challenged on the quality of the contents of the delivered work in their teams. They need to develop their people skills, have to have the opportunity to show their capability, and learn while doing.
• This position needs to support the potentials in their growth, while the supply chain towards ASML keeps running without hiccups. So managerial focus, strategic supplier development and operational day-to-day problem solving are in scope.
• This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).

Responsibilities within Office:

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
• Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel dependent on business needs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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Qualifications:

Logistics & supply chain management, Other technical job categories

Salary : $113,000 - $144,000