Sourcing Manager - Outsourcing - Military Veterans

Introduction

ASML 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 Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Diego, CA and San Jose, CA. 

Job Mission

This is an outstanding opportunity in our San Diego, CA facility to join our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for engaging the cross-sectoral team to drive outsourcing initiatives with the goal of aligning current product line with the vision of the future factory business portfolio. This person will lead cross functional matrixed teams to develop outsourcing and transfer plans and then drive team to meet scheduled plans. The candidate will evaluate products for make/ buy decisions, taking into account the manufacturing competencies and cost or time to market for a competitive advantage for ASML in technology.

In this position you may also manage assigned suppliers. You will ensure overall within a certain commodity (supply base) that ASML is supported by world-class suppliers delivering on time, at spec, and at the lowest total cost. You will be expected to actively pursue continuous improvement with current suppliers and potential new suppliers. You will be expected to continually explore opportunities arising from process and product improvements, new technology, alternative materials and suppliers, enhancements in supply chain activities, cost reduction programs, relocation of supply base and any other opportunities that may present a competitive advantage.

Current suppliers will be managed for performance, while potential new suppliers will be uncovered and readied for future business as needed. This position requires a combination of skills in strategic thinking, leadership, initiative, professional communication, financial/business analysis, and is greatly aided by a background in engineering or technology.

Roles and responsibilities

The key duties involved in this position include:

• Contribute to the strategic long-term planning and manufacturing roadmap of ASML.




• Establish and drive outsourcing projects. This includes obtaining funding, developing tooling plans, working with development engineering to upgrade documentation, and managing qualification plans.




• Communicate clear plans to management.




• Manage the cross functional team.




• Clear reporting and escalation of issues/ barriers to senior management.




• Proactively monitors developments and trends within the supply base and ensures ASML is prepared to react appropriately




• Drives supplier selection activities by leading one or more Sourcing Teams




• Negotiates Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated addenda




• Monitors contractual compliance of the supplier as well as ASML




• Drives continuous cost and lead time reduction




• Prepares supplier spending forecasts




• Monitors supplier financial health




• Ensures all communication to the supplier is coordinated and consistent




• Executes the QLTC (supplier performance measurement) process




• Prepares for, leads, and follows-up from SAT (“Supplier Account Team”) meetings




• Drives supply base rationalization within the commodity




• Initiates and drives closure on supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and Non-Conformances




• Participates in supplier quality audits and drives closure of findings

Education and experience

• Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience. An MBA is strongly preferred. 




• 8 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain management with a minimum of 5 years' experience as sourcing or commodity manager in a high-tech, international manufacturing environment.




• A deep understanding of one or more technology-related supply chains is strongly preferred.




• Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.




• Familiar with lean/ six-sigma manufacturing methodologies




• Excellent presentation and communication skills




• Strong analytical skills




• Highly motivated, takes initiative




• Project management skills and experience




• Ability to travel domestically and internationally required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.




• Negotiation skills are critical




• Candidate needs to be able to operate effectively with all levels of management both internally and externally




• The ability to lead cross-functional teams is essential to performing the job




• Must be able to professionally represent ASML to outside companies




• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques is a big plus and a strong familiarity with technology manufacturing is highly preferred




• Must thrive in an environment where constant multi-tasking is the norm




• Must be proficient with MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Knowledge of Oracle and/or SAP is a plus




• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and constant change

Due to the strategic nature of the commodities involved, a proven track record in developing strong business relationships with key suppliers and experience in developing and executing long term agreements is required. Experience with complex negotiations, problem solving, strategic planning and financial analysis are essential.

Other information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch




• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus




• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds




• May require travel dependent on company needs




• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus 




• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level

EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

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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