Account Lead

Introduction

Are you up to the challenge of joining our strategic sourcing & procurement team which operates in a highly complex, dynamic business environment and do you have experience with sourcing strategies for our direct categories like Light Sources & Optics part of the Cluster Metrology, Light Sources & Positioning Modules (MLP) in a demanding industry where ASML is in, and do you have a technical Education background? If so, then we should talk!

Job Mission

As an Account Lead you will drive and execute supplier development as well as the commercial relationships with suppliers within a cluster of strategic suppliers.

Job Description

Strategic vision:

• Co-develop vision and targets of supplier landscape by pursuing critical technology roadmap and product roadmap in collaboration with category manager while considering regional needs.
• Negotiate (NPI-) contracts and represent Sourcing in complex internal projects.
• Execute category strategy and strategic actions plans at suppliers.
• Manage accounts:
• Manage day-to-day contact with strategic suppliers (including owning agenda of interactions) and track all communication for full transparency;
• Prepare and oversee supplier negotiations including tactics, spend base analysis, script, dry-run and orchestrating stakeholders involved as well as all contract details;
• Track and formalize (long-term) supplier performance by executing Supplier Profile reviews based on Quality, Technology, Logistics, Cost and Sustainability (QLTCS), identifying gaps, initiating improvement opportunities, developing mitigation measures, and executing Cost of Goods roadmap.
• Formal decision making;
• Flag and resolve escalations in time with the Senior Account Lead and/or Group Supplier Manager in collaboration with other sectors related to supplier performance.
• Head review meetings with the Supplier Account Team.

Education

Graduate degree in physics, engineering, electronics or another technical field preferred.

Experience

Minimally 10 years' work experience, ideally in strategic procurement in a technology intensive industry.

Personal Skills:

- Ability to identify and structure issues independently.
- Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills up to executive level;
- Strong vision of supplier landscape and technology roadmap;
- Strong supplier relationship skills; continuously, but constructively, demanding of suppliers’ performance;
- Ability to build a strong (internal) network;
- Quick to understand a team’s dynamic;
- Ability to get buy-in and commitment from both internal and external stakeholders;
- Willingness to “constructively dissent” and challenge management thinking on key purchasing issues;
- Accurate and able to maintain overview.
- Entrepreneurial.

Context of the position

We are currently looking for several new Account Leads to join ASML's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement sector. When applying for this vacancy you will be considered for all positions available within the different functional clusters to find the best possible match.

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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Work Experience: 10-15 years

Travel: 25%

Education Level: Bachelor

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Team: Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Technical Field:

SOLLICITEREN