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We are further professionalizing our Supplier Operations department and would like to welcome enthusiastic Tactical Buyers with the motivation to make a difference in our organization!\nJob Mission\nThe Supplier Operations department’s mission is to secure material availability at the right cost, right quality and right time for our customers. To realize this mission, we need to set ourselves up for success to navigate the volume ramp, while managing the growing installed base & supply chain complexity in a smarter way. This means that we need to drive both structural step changes and continuous improvements in our core processes at the same time. Your role as Tactical Buyer is to ensure effective and efficient execution of the (operational) procurement activities by for example arranging adequate material supply, resolving operational procurement issues, driving cost down / cost efficiency and ensuring master data control.\nJob Description\nYou will independently manage the operational procurement process for multiple suppliers and Sourcing Lead. To prepare and oversee supplier negotiations including tactics, spend base analysis, script, dry-run and orchestrating stakeholders involved as well as all contract details. Your focus is on operational execution and timely availability of required materials within boundary conditions. Next, is to manage day-to-day contact with our suppliers (including owning agenda of interactions) and track all communication for full transparency.\nRole and responsibilities\n(Operationally) manage suppliers\nActively manage your stakeholders at ASML\nBuild, maintain and extend a sustainable relationship within Procurement, Logistics, Suppliers and Engineers\nSupport in solving issues and development needs\nTranslate business and improvements needs towards suppliers\nProvide reports on performance and planning\nEducation and experience\nA Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the direction of Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance.\nSkills\nYou have 2-5 years’ experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry. It is also considered a pre when affinity with one or more where technical affinity is key;\nExperience with R2P\nExperience in price negotiation\nExperience with TCO\nExperience with Supplier Relationship Management\nExperience with new product introduction\nExperience with supplier contracting\nExperience with supply chain processes\nCommercial experience (E.g. sales)\nOther information\nPersonal skills\nGeneral:\n* Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently\n* Excellent professional communication in English\nResult-oriented skills:\n* Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements\n* Ensuring accountability\n* Strong planning and alignment skills\n* Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes\nSocial and communication skills:\n* Stakeholder management\n* Customer focus\n* Persuasion skills\n* Collaboration; team player orientation\n* Able to manage ambiguity\n* Resilience\n* Time / priority management skill\nDiversity & Inclusion\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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.\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? 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