Director, Global Purchasing

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**Who is ASM?**

ASM is a leading, global supplier of semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Our ambitious team is dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. We have over 2,600 employees based in 14 countries, including Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and United States. Together we work to develop Epitaxy, ALD, PEALD, Vertical Furnaces and PECVD thin-film deposition technologies for our customers. Our goal is to remain an industry leader by being ahead of what’s next. We accomplish this by focusing on finding collaborative solutions to make integrated circuits, or chips, smaller, faster and even more powerful.

**ASM, an inclusive workplace**

We at ASM are a truly global organization that works diligently with an open-mind in all areas of our business. We strive for a culture and work style that fosters trust and transparency. We put our people first, and that is how we will continue to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recognize and value the differences between individuals, including gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, knowledge and experience, work background, age, skills, amongst others. Recruiting and developing a diverse workforce provides a wide range of perspectives. This enables a culture of continuously exploring and adopting new technological ideas and innovations, and it also enables us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients.

**What's the Role**:

- Hire, train and lead team of Buyer to support Manufacturing, Spares and New Product requirements
- Drive process improvements for Purchasing function
- Managing purchasing and delivery metrics
- Responsible for planning and implementing activities related to the materials purchase, material control, and inventory control functions
- Responsible for sourcing and negotiation with suppliers for lead times, inventory programs and cost
- Align Purchasing team across Business Unit, Commodity, Geographic and Suppliers
- Interacts internally and externally with executive level management to report on delivery risk and status
- Participate and influence policy making bodies as needed

**Within ASM (Internal)**
- Manage supplies to meet production plans and customer demands
- Assure inventory/supply plans are in place for supply continuity, mínimal excess and obsolescence, and meeting the inventory turns goal
- Review and approve purchases per Global Authority Matrix
- Drive actions for improving supplier delivery performance
- Review shortages and work with internal and external teams to minimize shortages
- Creatively manage supplies through forecast, stocking policies and VMI programs
- Resolve issues on vendor invoice, problematic goods receipt and returns to vendor
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve processes
- Monitor the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts
- Ensure business controls are in place to comply with the company’s SOX requirements
- Ensure processes are in compliance to ISO and other regulatory requirements
- Lead and build a strong team of buyers to manage above deliverables and maintain key performance metrics
- Coaching and building team to meet deliverables in Purchasing
- Lead in any other initiatives as given by supervisor

**Outside of ASM - **refers to Vendors, Suppliers, Customers, Clients**
- Manage supplier relationships, business reviews and scorecards, if needed
- Source, select and manage Indirect vendor to attain the desired performance level in terms of cost, delivery and support services
- Negotiate in assigned commodity to obtain the maximum benefit for the company
- Manage supplier’s performance to achieve required delivery performance
- Develop new sources of supply for required Indirect service/ products

**What Will Make You Successful?**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering / Supply Chain Management (M.B.A.is a plus)
- Minimum 15 years related industry experience in purchasing / production planning and supply chain management; Minimum of 5 years managing direct reports
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable
- Analytical with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player, self-driven and able to work independently towards achieving company/group objectives
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and to work with a variety of offshore locations
- Strong knowledge of supply chain and materials flow concepts
- Experience in low volume high mix and VMI / pull manufacturing environment is a plus
- Project Management and Presentation skills, an added a