Sourcing Lead

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Team

Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Work experience

16+ years

Educational background

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Other technical backgrounds, Other non-technical backgrounds

Travel

25%

Remote work

Hybrid

Fulltime/parttime

Full time

**Job ID**:J-00286237

**Introduction to the job**

The Procurement Account Manager (AKA Sourcing Lead) is responsible for the overall relationship between ASML and a set of its key contract manufacturers/EMS suppliers for Electronic racks and cabinets and/or complex assemblies. Current suppliers will be managed for QLTCS (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Sustainability) performance, while potential new suppliers will be discovered 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.

**Role and responsibilities**
- Strategically develops vision and targets of supplier landscape by pursuing critical technology roadmap and product roadmap in collaboration with global category manager and senior supplier account leaders while considering regional needs.
- Jointly defines and executes category sourcing strategy with Category PFT (Product Family Team) and strategic supplier account plans at the suppliers.
- Proactively monitors developments and trends within the supply base for Electronic Rack and Cabinet to ensures ASML is prepared for demand ramp up ambitions appropriately for short to long terms.
- Drives supplier selection activities by leading one or more Sourcing Teams globally.
- Prepares and presents for key decision making in executive review meetings, regarding make/buy decisions and supplier selections.
- Negotiates all critical contracts with suppliers, such as Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated addendums, and monitors contractual compliance of the suppliers as well as ASML.
- Drives continuous cost and lead time reductions.
- Take lead to manage suppliers’ QLTCS performance with Supplier Account Team (SAT) through review processes on regular basis, eg Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and Executive Review Meeting (ERM).
- Prepares supplier spending forecasts and monitors supplier financial health.
- Ensures all communications to the supplier is coordinated and consistent.
- Drives supply base rationalization within the categories.
- Participates in supplier overall capabilities audits and drives closure of findings and improvement plans.

**Education and experience**
- Bachelor or master degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or related field is required or equivalent experiences a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in supplier management in a high-tech, global manufacturing environment.
- A deep understanding of one or more technology-related supply chains is strongly preferred. Due to the strategic nature of the commodities/categories 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.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques is a big plus and a strong familiarity with technology manufacturing is highly preferred.

**Skills**

Working at the cutting edge of technology, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve - and close collaboration 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:

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal communications in English are essential. Negotiation skills are critical.
- Operate effectively with all levels of management both internally and externally.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams is essential to performing the job.
- Must be able to professionally represent ASML to outside companies/suppliers.
- Ability to build a strong (internal and external) networks.
- Ability to get buy-in and commitment from both internal and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to “constructively dissent” and challenge management thinking on key issues.
- Must thrive in an environment where multi-tasking is the norm.
- Strong vision of supplier landscape, supply chain networks and technology roadmap.