Sourcing Lead Computer Systems

ASML
Veldhoven, Netherlands
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

IT Management Software Engineering Software Systems Information Technology

Job description

Does an High Tech environment and Strategic Negotiation energize you? We are further professionalizing our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department and would like to welcome an enthusiastic Sourcing Lead with a proven track record managing complex projects and the motivation to make a difference in our organization. Aligning the dynamic IT supplier market with our need for the industrial service life of the solutions makes this position extra challenging. Job Mission The Sourcing Lead Computer Systems has responsibility for the overall relationship between ASML and the Computer Systems suppliers. Current suppliers will be managed for performance, while potential new suppliers will be uncovered and readied for future business as needed based on the agreed category strategy. You will report into the Category Manager Computer Systems., You act as a strong leader to assure the realization of strategic, tactical and operational goals for the management of ASML’s Computer Systems activities and builds, manages and executes the related Category Strategies. The Sourcing Lead Computer Systems primarily interfaces with the following functions in ASML: Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Supply Chain management & Business Lines. You develop and maintain long term relationships with (inter-)national suppliers and you lead the designated Supplier Account Teams for the category. You co-operate closely with the ASML stakeholders and assure a timely balance between required supply capacity and expected market requirements. You manage overall procurement processes and drive for continuous improvements at the suppliers by means of Early Supplier Involvement and value sourcing.

Requirements

Master or Bachelor-degree in a relevant area (e.g. IT management, Business Economics, Technical Business Management combined with Procurement related courses e.g. NEVI I and II), 5-10 Years of work experience in a professional, complex and international environment

  • Experience with IT-procurement in NPR or PR environment
  • Excellent project manager with proven ability to successfully manage complex projects
  • In-depth understanding of the Computer Systems markets Personal skills

  • Strategic, analytical, structured, accurate and able to maintain overview, assess priorities and focus on concrete results
  • Multidisciplinary approach, Education Level: Undergraduate (Bachelors) Postgraduate (Masters) Experience: 10 - 15 years 5 - 10 Years > 15 years Languages spoken: English Job Location: Veldhoven, Netherlands

About the company

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. Our vision is to enable affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. To achieve this, our mission is to invent, develop, manufacture and service advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry. ASML’s guiding principle is continuing Moore’s Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. This results in increasingly powerful and capable electronics that enable the world to progress within a multitude of fields, including healthcare, technology, communications, energy, mobility, and entertainment. Working at ASML We provide the world’s top chipmakers everything they need to create better performing, cheaper semiconductor chips. Simply put: we are an industry leader supporting industry leaders. As such, you’ll be encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You’ll have the freedom, trust, and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. Things are rarely dull when you’re constantly breaking new ground. But despite our fast-paced environment at the forefront of tech, we take your work-life balance and wellbeing seriously. A business is only as good as its employees. So join us, and you’ll be a part of a global collaboration. One that promotes creativity, the inclusion of highly diverse teams, and an exciting and dynamic work environment. Join us, and you’ll be a part of progress., ASML is a leading provider of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry, employing over 12.000 people in 16 countries. Its success is based on four pillars: technology leadership combined with customer and supplier intimacy, highly efficient manufacturing processes and entrepreneurial people. As a large-scale system integrator, ASML focuses on extensive outsourcing and integration of its supply chain. Approximately 90% of the manufacturing cost price is accounted for by purchased goods. Therefore, high level flexibility must be built into the supplier network. The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Department creates, maintains and qualifies this global network and is responsible for all suppliers interaction. This enables the execution of the ASML Development, Production and Customer Support plans and operates according to the principles of Value Sourcing. This challenging Procurement position reflects the dynamics of ASML and high spend responsibility and frequent exposure to Senior Management in the area of Computer Systems.

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