Buyer

Description Introduction to the Job Does building and maintaining sustainable relationships with suppliers while execution all (operational) procurement activities energizes you? We are further professionalizing our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department and would like to welcome an enthusiastic Tactical Buyer with a proven commercial track record and the motivation to make a difference in our organization. Job Mission The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department’s mission is to secure material availability at the right cost, right quality and right time for our customers. To realize this mission, we need to set ourselves up for success to navigate the volume ramp, while managing the growing installed base & supply chain complexity in a smarter way. This means that we need to drive both structural step changes and continuous improvements in our core processes at the same time. Your role as a Tactical Buyer is to ensure effective and efficient execution of the (operational) procurement activities by for example arranging adequate material supply, resolving operational procurement issues, driving cost down / cost efficiency and ensuring master data control. Job Description You will independently manage the operational procurement process for multiple suppliers and Sourcing Lead. To prepare and oversee supplier negotiations including tactics, spend base analysis, script, dry-run and orchestrating stakeholders involved as well as all contract details. Your focus is on operational execution and timely availability of required materials within boundary conditions. Next, is to manage day-to-day contact with our suppliers (including owning agenda of interactions) and track all communication for full transparency. Roles And Responsibilities Able to manage independently tactical supplier ("advanced" non-critical suppliers). Supplier maintenance. Knows well current and short-term status and results are checked. From single sourcing to single and dual sourcing of commodities. Reviews invoicing, investigates and finds resolutions. Works under regular supervision of Sourcing Leads. Managing NPI's with Sourcing Leads. Education And Experience Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance is preferred or equivalent work experience. 5 years experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry. Skills Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently Excellent professional communication Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements Ensuring accountability Strong planning and alignment skills Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes Stakeholder management Customer focus Persuasion skills Collaboration; team player orientation Able to manage ambiguity Resilience Time / priority management skill 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, training, 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. Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Industry Other Category Management & Operations Sub Category Purchasing & Procurement