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 Supplier Operations department and would like to welcome enthusiastic Tactical Buyers with the motivation to make a difference in our organization! Please note: this is a pipeline vacancy, meaning that there are multiple teams linked to this position to find the most suitable spot for you within our organization. This means that the recruitment process can take longer.

Job Mission

The Supplier Operations 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 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.

Role and responsibilities

(Operationally) manage suppliers
Actively manage your stakeholders at ASML
Build, maintain and extend a sustainable relationship within Procurement, Logistics, Suppliers and Engineers
Support in solving issues and development needs
Translate business and improvements needs towards suppliers
Provide reports on performance and planning

Education and experience

A Master's or Bachelor's degree in the direction of Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance.

Skills

You have 2-5 years experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry. It is also considered a pre when affinity with one or more where technical affinity is key;

Experience with R2P
Experience in price negotiation
Experience with TCO
Experience with Supplier Relationship Management
Experience with new product introduction
Experience with supplier contracting
Experience with supply chain processes
Commercial experience (E.g. sales)

Personal Skills

Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently
Excellent professional communication in English Result-oriented skills:
Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements
Ensuring accountability
Strong planning and alignment skills
Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes Social and communication skills:
Stakeholder management
Customer focus
Persuasion skills
Collaboration; team player orientation
Able to manage ambiguity
Resilience
Time / priority management skill

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

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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