Commodity Manager I

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next._
- The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more._

**Responsibilities**:

- Key member of global program task force, Commodity focal representing Commercial Sourcing organization across multi-department high visibility team reporting regularly to Executives.
- Actively expand supplier base to meet sourcing requirements through collaboration and benchmarking. Provide recommendation to the Commodity Director for strategic alignment.
- Total PLC and operational ownership, including supplier engagement management in alignment with the needs of the business, the global supply strategy and specific commodity strategies. Inclusive of actively approaching the supplier by means of investigating, coordinating, quoting to meet operational requirements.
- Participate and lead supplier performance reviews: focusing on change control compliance, supplier responsiveness to quote.
- Work effectively with internal stakeholders cross-functionally and cross-regionally, as well as those of external partnerships who are critical to meeting key objectives.
- Maintain and provide current understanding on industry and technology trends for the assigned categories.
- Report and escalate supply continuity risk associated with PLC and operational requirements.
- Cost negotiation for second sourcing and optimal geographical sourcing to be close to customer.
- Ensuring supply continuity for a dynamic business requiring supply chain flexibility and agility.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience managing suppliers in Asia specific to machining, consumable and critical components in semiconductor & related industries.
- Experience with should costing models and demonstrate examples of implementation for negotiation.
- Multi-skilled technical and business Commodity experience required - proven multi-category management.
- Excels in Communicating, Customer Focus, Initiative, Organize, Multi-Task Time Management and Results Driven.
- Demonstrated ability to execute and implement global commodity sourcing strategies.
- Adept at influencing decisions, conflict resolution and developing solutions to complex situations.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and critically think in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office and PLC management tools is a pre-requisite
- Must be very organized, attention to detail oriented and data driven with a team oriented attitude.
- Must have negotiation experience, strong communication skills and be able to take initiative.
- Comfortable with generating PowerPoint presentations, crafting a message and clearly delivering the message to multiple levels across an organization - confident communication.
- Responsible for supplier selection to meet total sourcing expectations - quality, delivery and cost requirements.
- Have a good understanding of trade restriction and able to make risk assessments for critical suppliers.
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering or other related fields
- Experience in a global work setting is preferable
- 8 Years or more of work-related experience in Procurement, commodity management or supplier engineering, with demonstrated increase of responsibilities
- 5 years or more of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or similar high technology manufacturing environment preferred. Semiconductor capital equipment experience is a plus.
- APICS certification, Lean Six Sigma training, negotiation certification or other Supply Chain related programs a plus
- At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us