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As our business continues to grow, we need to manage increasing production volumes, an expanding installed base, and greater supply chain complexity while continuously improving the way we work.\nAs a Tactical Buyer, you will support this mission by ensuring effective and efficient execution of operational procurement activities. You will manage supplier relationships, secure material availability, resolve procurement and supply issues, support cost reduction initiatives, and maintain accurate procurement and supplier data.\nJob Description\nIn this role, you will independently manage operational procurement activities across multiple suppliers while partnering closely with Sourcing Leads and other internal stakeholders.\nYou will support and prepare supplier negotiations, including spend analysis, negotiation strategy, stakeholder alignment, and contract-related activities. A key focus of the role is ensuring the timely availability of materials while balancing cost, quality, and operational requirements.\nYou will also serve as a primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, managing day-to-day communication, tracking commitments, resolving issues, and ensuring transparency across stakeholders.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage the day-to-day operational relationship with assigned suppliers.\nEnsure timely material availability and proactively address supply risks or shortages.\nPartner closely with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and other internal stakeholders.\nBuild and maintain strong, sustainable supplier relationships.\nPrepare for and support supplier negotiations, including spend analysis, negotiation strategy, and stakeholder alignment.\nIdentify and resolve operational procurement and supplier performance issues.\nTranslate business requirements and improvement opportunities into clear supplier actions.\nDrive cost reduction and cost-efficiency opportunities.\nMonitor supplier performance and provide reporting on performance, risks, and planning.\nSupport continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain processes.\nMaintain accurate procurement and supplier master data.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, or a related field.\nMaster’s degree preferred.\nExperience\n2+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related commercial role, preferably within a technology-intensive or manufacturing environment.\nExperience working with SAP or another ERP system.\nExperience supporting or leading supplier and price negotiations.\nDemonstrated ability to manage suppliers and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.\nPreferred Experience\nRequisition-to-Pay (R2P) processes\nTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)\nSupplier Relationship Management\nNew Product Introduction (NPI)\nSupplier contracting\nSupply chain and procurement processes\nCommercial or sales experience\nPersonal Skills\nStrong professional communication skills.\nAbility to identify, structure, and independently drive opportunities and improvements.\nProactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.\nStrong planning, organization, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to take ownership and drive accountability.\nComfortable working through resistance, competing priorities, and organizational change.\nCollaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across suppliers and internal teams.\nResults-oriented with a strong focus on execution and continuous improvement.\nThe current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $58,000-107,000\nAdditional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.The current base annual hourly range for this role is currently:\n$0-0Pay 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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