{"id":2640143,"url":"https://alion.io/job/asml-sourcing-lead","title":"Sourcing Lead","company":{"id":17151,"name":"ASML","domain":"asml.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/asml","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["San Diego, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":143600,"max":197450,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":197450},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Outlook","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T18:42:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-16T08:53:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Introduction to the job\nASML 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.\nIn this position you will manage assigned suppliers and an overall commodity (supply base) to ensure ASML is supported by world-class suppliers delivering on time, at spec, and at the lowest total cost. You will be expected to actively pursue continuous improvement with current suppliers and potential suppliers. You will be expected to 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. 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.\nRole and responsibilities\nMonitors developments and trends within the supply base and ensures ASML is prepared to react appropriately\nDrives supplier selection activities by leading one or more Sourcing Teams\nNegotiates Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated addenda\nMonitors contractual compliance of the supplier as well as ASML\nDrives continuous cost and lead time reduction\nPrepares supplier spending forecasts\nMonitors supplier financial health\nEnsures all communication to the supplier is coordinated and consistent\nExecutes the QLTCS (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Sustainability) supplier performance measurement process\nPrepares for, leads, and follows-up from SAT (“Supplier Account Team”) meetings\nDrives supply base rationalization within the category\nParticipates in supplier quality audits and drives closure of findings\nEducation and experience\nBachelor degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field is required \nMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supplier management in a high-tech, international manufacturing environment\nA deep understanding of one or more technology-related supply chains is strongly preferred. Due to the strategic nature of the commodities involved, a proven track record in developing strong business relationships with key suppliers and experience in developing and executing long term agreements is required\nExperience with complex negotiations, problem solving, strategic planning and financial analysis are essential\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally required\nKnowledge of continuous improvement techniques is a big plus and a strong familiarity with technology manufacturing is highly preferred\nMBA is strongly preferred\nSkills\nMakes predictions and anticipates on future developments in the market\nInteraction with internal & external stakeholders\nFormulates, and after approval implements and monitors plan for own SAT and gives input to sourcing strategy\nManages SAT with high volume and/or critical materials and/or services with high risk for business continuity Orchestrates relationships with Development & Engineering, Logistics and Industrial Engineering at strategic level\nHas contacts and cooperates with stakeholders throughout the entire organization and with external parties, local as well as global\nTypically represented by contacts up to EVP and BoM level\nFully understands own discipline / area and relation with other business processes\nEstablish Cost of Goods roadmap in support of business targets & calculated cost price\nSupplier relationship\nOwns global suppliers and builds and maintains relationships with them on tactical & strategic level negotiation\nTakes into account potential barriers to realize the plan, keeps deadlines even in adversary circumstances\nProduces work that meets ambitious quality standards, recognizes and pays attention to the critical few details and takes measures to improve quality within the scope of own work\nConsistently adheres to rules, procedures and processes, even beyond own area of responsibility\nSets SMART targets for self and others and aligns them to overall organizational objectives\nMonitors progress and measures results and overcomes barriers by reacting to changing environmental factors at an early stage; escalates if targets cannot be met\nIs able to influence stakeholders, work independently and remains effective under pressure\nTo thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.\nNegotiation skills are critical.\nCandidate needs to be able to operate effectively with all levels of management both internally and externally.\nThe ability to lead cross-functional teams is essential to performing the job.\nMust be able to professionally represent ASML to outside companies.\nMust thrive in an environment where multi-tasking is the norm. Must be proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.\nOther information\nThis role requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure supervision, teamwork, collaboration and innovation.\nThe current base annual salary range for this role is currently:\n$143,600-197,450Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.\nThe Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.\nAll new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.\nThis position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.\nInclusion and diversity\nASML 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.\nNeed to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.\nRequest an Accommodation\nASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to  to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.\nPlease note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). 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