Job Purpose

ASML is seeking a Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for China to drive a more efficient sourcing organization. This individual will play a key role in developing a local supplier network in China that is cost-effective and efficient, with the ultimate goal of achieving self-sufficiency in the future.

The Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for China will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management practices by building strong, strategic, long-term, and win-win relationships with suppliers who can adhere to ASML's high standards in quality, logistics, technology, cost, and sustainability.

The priorities of the role include:

• Identify, build, and expand the local supplier network in China;
• Conduct thorough sourcing analysis and drive ongoing performance management and improvement;
• Ensure supply security, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competence, while maintaining the highest level of governance.

• Manage supplier performance to meet ASML's high standards for product/service quality, logistics, technology, cost, and sustainability;
• Onboard new suppliers, training them on ASML's culture, work processes, and requirements for quality and delivery;
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and annual risk assessments for critical suppliers, evaluating various risk factors to guide best practices at sites.

• Establish purchasing metrics to guide performance measurement and continuous improvement
• Develop the sourcing and procurement team's capabilities and streamline internal processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally and across global sites to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity in sourcing and procurement

The successful candidate demonstrates the following leadership competencies:
Delivering Results
Embrace challenges and opportunities to exceed a goal. Set new and stretching goals for self or team with relevant metrics, to achieve beyond what is expected. Exploit opportunities to exceed goals and works towards them, even under adverse circumstances. Take actions or uses improvements to exceed existing goals.
Commercial Acumen
Displays the right level of judgement to understand the long-term commercial implications of business partners. Draws insight from a wide variety of internal and external sources to generate new ideas and opportunities for the business. Uses both qualitative and quantitative inputs to inform decisions. Has a track record of creating partnerships which are durable and add commercial value to both partners.
Influencing Collaboratively
Actively seek or invite team members’ or internal stakeholders’ input in decision-making, especially those of different views in order to establish a mutual understanding of emergent topics. Bring up uncomfortable issues of importance in order to discuss and resolve them. Show others how their objectives align with own; ignites an experience that is in line with their personal interest; is attuned to a range of motivations – logical, emotional, historical, organizational, etc.
Shaping Strategy
The ideal candidate has the ability to think strategically, with a clear vision in mind. S/he is aware of an end-to-end view of the supply chain and has the ability to make sound business judgments related to strategic supply philosophies and initiatives. S/he is able to develop strategic and innovative plans to shape the sourcing function accordingly and balance the delivery of strategies against the realities during the execution. Problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness are key elements of his/her work.

Diversity and 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.

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