Sourcing Lead

Introduction to the job ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. In this position you will manage assigned supplier accounts within the product-related supply base ensuring that ASML secures materials and products at the right quantities, timing, quality, and cost to enable factory output, field availability, and product roadmaps. Although this is an individual contributor role, you will be expected to engage internal and external stakeholders, indirectly manage cross-functional teams to actively pursue continuous improvement with current suppliers, and support the identification and development of new suppliers as necessary. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler Arizona, San Jose and San Diego California, Wilton Connecticut, and Hillsboro Oregon. Role and responsibilities Supplier Development: Support identification and development of new suppliers within a commodity. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Act as the primary point of contact for key suppliers, building executive-level alignment and trust. Performance & KPI Tracking: Monitor supplier delivery times, quality performance, responsiveness, and contract compliance using scorecards. Contract & Price Negotiation: Lead contract implementation, renewals, renegotiate pricing structures and volume discounts. Risk & Continuity Management: Identify potential supply chain disruptions, monitor supplier financial or operational health, and build contingency plans. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, legal, quality assurance, operations, and engineering, both locally and globally, to drive progress, address roadblocks, resolve disputes, and enable success. Budgeting: Provide the ASML and supplier-related OPEX/CAPEX budget (TAP process) and conduct analyses on (budget vs. actual) progress. Ethics and Compliance: Maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Identify non-compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report issues. Travel: Must have ability to travel domestically and internationally. Education and experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in technical field acceptable if coupled with additional MBA or extensive business management experience. Experience: 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement operations. Technical background is a plus. Certifications: Industry credentials like CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are a plus. Skills Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement software (such as SAP or Oracle) and advanced Excel data analysis. Core Competencies: Strong written and verbal communication skills, contract law knowledge, high-stakes negotiation skills, critical thinking, root-cause problem solving, demonstrated understanding of strategy and tactics, stakeholder management, and business and financial acumen. Other information This position is located on-site in San Jose, California . It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. (Important to insert …

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