Procurement Account Manager Siena

Procurement Account Manager
Siena
Toscana, Siena

Introduction to the job

The Procurement Account Manager(PAM) is responsible for the overall relationship between ASML and a set of its key suppliersfor local repair business. Current suppliers will be managed for QLTCS (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Sustainability) performance, while potential new suppliers will be discovered for future business as needed.

This position requires a combination of skills in strategic thinking, leadership, initiative, professional communication, financial/business analysis, and is greatly aided by a background in engineering (with mechanical / electrical background is a plus).

In this position you will manage assigned suppliers and an overall category/commodity (supply base) to ensure ASML is supported by world-class suppliers delivering on time, at spec. , good quality and at the competitive total cost.

You will be expected to work with colleagues who develop the suppliers and actively pursue continuous improvement with these suppliers sustaining local repair business and continually explore opportunities arising from process and product improvements, new technology, alternative materials and suppliers, enhancements in supply chain activities, cost reduction programs and any other opportunities that may present a competitive advantage.

Role and responsibilities

- Engage with internal customers (Local Repair Center) and ensure the business requirement would be fulfilled based on developed supply chain.

- Jointly execute category sourcing strategy with Category Managers, PFT (Product Family Team) and strategic supplier account plans at suppliers.

- Proactively monitors developments and trends within the supply base for Local Repair Business and ensures ASML is prepared to react appropriately for short to long terms.

- Negotiates Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated addendums (such as Anti-trust / EHS regulations etc.

), and monitors contractual compliance of the supplier as well as ASML.

- Drives continuous cost and lead time reduction.

- Take lead to manage suppliers' QLTCS performance with SAT ("Supplier Account Team") through review processes on regular basis, eg.

Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and Executive Review Meeting (ERM).

- Prepares supplier spending forecasts and monitors supplier financial health.

- Ensures all communication to the supplier is coordinated and consistent.

- Drives supply base rationalization for local repair business requirement.

- Participates in supplier overall capabilities audits and drives closure of findings and improvement plans.

Education and experience

- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in supplier management in a high-tech, international manufacturing environment.

- A deep understanding of one or more technology-related supply chains, especially semiconductor industry, is strongly preferred.

- Experience with complex negotiations, problem solving, strategic planning and financial analysis are essential.

- Ability to travel domestically and internationally isrequired; the individual is expected to have ~50% travel to Taiwan in thefirst year of joining S&SC.

- Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and a strong familiarity with Korean semiconductor related industries/local supply chain is highly preferred.

**Skills**:

Working at the cutting edge of technology, you'll always have new challenges and new problems to solve - and close collaboration 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:

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (i. e.

Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).

- Excellent written and verbal communications in English are essential.

Negotiation and presentation skills are critical.

- Operate effectively with all levels of management both internally and externally.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams is essential to performing the job.

- Must be able to professionally represent ASML to outside companies/suppliers.

- Ability to build a strong (internal and external) networks, influence without power.

- Ability to get buy-in and commitment from both internal and external stakeholders.

- Willingness to "constructively dissent" and challenge management thinking on key issues.

- Must thrive in an environment where multi-tasking is the norm.

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 wit