Sr. Sourcing Manager- Supplier Development

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Introduction

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

At ASML, we deal with trusted partners (suppliers) that are key to the success of ASML in the market and their customers. The Sr. Sourcing Manager is the manager of a group of Account Managers for multiple suppliers, 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 will drive 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 long-term focus, based on mutual transparency and trust
Set priority for non-PGP projects in the category (pilots and volume execution)
Challenge and support team with day-to-day management of strategic account by serving as an escalation path, signing-off QLTCS and other reviews, assessing risks, defining measures in collaboration with team, and solving escalations beyond capability of account leaders
Manage transparency of interactions, long-term competence, Cost-of-Goods 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 (long-term) supplier performance, full global QLTCS accountability for the supplier
Understands the key-value drivers for each QLTCS discipline.

Education and experience

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Sourcing or Sales (commercial roles).
Master's 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 cluster's specific requirements

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:

Build and maintain trusting relationships
Prioritize well, separate core and side topics, problem-solving 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 buy-in 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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