Supplier Account Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Introduction to the job

This is an outstanding opportunity in our Wilton, CT facility to join our Sourcing team. In this position you will manage assigned suppliers and/or an overall commodity (supply base) to ensure 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 suppliers. You will be expected to continually explore opportunities arising from process and product improvements, new technology, risk management, alternative materials and suppliers, enhancements in supply chain activities, cost reduction programs and any other opportunities that may present a competitive advantage.

ASML Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) represents ASML’s Sourcing, Supply Chain Management/Logistics and Quality interface to its supply base and is responsible for Materials Availability for ASML’s factories and customers. Our DNA contains customer focus, concurrent engineering, virtual integration plus the ability to thrive in a volatile market, accelerate the supply chain and deliver creative solutions.

This position requires travel: 25%

Role and responsibilities

• 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 agreements as needed.
• 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.
• Executes the GQLTCS (supplier performance measurement) process.
• Prepares for, leads, and follows-up from SAT (“Supplier Account Team”) meetings.
• Leverages cross functional teams for business improvements and communications.
• Drives supply base rationalization within the commodity.
• Participates in supplier quality audits and drives closure of findings.

Education and experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration, finance, engineering, supply chain, or related fields is required; Masters in business administration, engineering or related fields is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience with an MBA or 7 years with a bachelor’s degree in supplier management in a high-tech, international manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sourcing and procurement of highly technical, complex engineered products.
• 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.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together 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:

• 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.
• Must thrive in an environment where multi-tasking is the norm. Must be proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of Oracle/SAP is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally required.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $110,000-$162,000

Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

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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.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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