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# Software Category Manager - ASML

- **Company:** Randstad
- **Location:** Veldhoven, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €6,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software as a Service, IT Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nationalevacaturebank.nl/vacature/3b5631ae-cf43-43e1-ada6-0cf75ac04b90/software-category-manager-asml

## About the Role

+ You hold a Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, IT, or Engineering.
 + You have at least 5 years of proven work experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
 + You have demonstrable experience in negotiating and managing enterprise software, SaaS, and technology contracts.
 + You have previously worked in a complex, international matrix organization.

## Description

Do you want to make an impact as a Software Category Manager at ASML? Steer strategic software procurement and supplier relationships within one of the world's most innovative technology companies and maximize commercial value.
As a Software Category Manager within ASML's Indirect Procurement organization, you drive the complete software strategy. You bridge the gap between IT leaders, enterprise architects, finance, legal, and global software vendors. By engaging early in IT projects and contract renewals, you optimize commercial terms and create maximum options for ASML.
Your core responsibilities:

 + Build strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders to proactively identify future software requirements.
 + Lead commercial negotiations for enterprise software, SaaS, and technology contracts with global vendors.
 + Develop and execute category strategies based on market intelligence and internal data analysis.
 + Advise IT management on commercial opportunities, supply risks, and alternative sourcing models.
 + Establish governance structures and escalation paths for effective, long-term supplier collaboration.
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