Snr Commodity Specialist- Indirect Sourcing
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Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
ASM is launching a strategically focused Indirect Sourcing team aimed at driving efficiencies, delivering commercial value, and scaling globally. As a Senior Commodity Specialist, you will lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, such as engineering, facilities, human resources, information technology and metrology. This collaboration, partners with cross-functional teams to define strategies, develop internal processes, and manages supplier relationships in support of ASM’s growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing projects across a wide range of indirect categories including, but not limited to, site facilities, metrology lab tools and services, engineering support, information technology, and human resource services.
- Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, favorable terms and conditions, and comprehensive service-level agreements. Collaborate with legal counsel to influence, finalize contracts and ensure compliance.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, develop comprehensive sourcing strategies, and align supplier engagements plans.
- Act as a commercial lead for sourcing activities tied to ASM’s new Scottsdale facility, proactively engaging suppliers and executing contracts.
- Contribute to the development of sourcing processes, tools, and systems to establish scalable global business processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies that support business objectives in cost, quality, lead time, compliance, sustainability and scalability.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness. Implement improvement plans and ensure adherence to KPIs.
- Assess supply risks and execute mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or commodity management (experience driving indirect sourcing projects is a plus).
- Proven success in managing complex sourcing projects within the semiconductor field, including facilities, metrology, engineering and semi gas/chemical categories (experience in these areas is a plus).
- Demonstrated excellence in negotiation and contract management, with a track record of securing favorable terms and conditions and building long-term supplier partnerships.
- Proficiency in sourcing tools and ERP systems, especially SAP.
- Demonstrates independence and agility in managing multiple priorities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
- Comfortable with generating PowerPoint presentations, crafting a message and clearly delivering the message to multiple levels across an organization, confident communication.
- Must be very organized, attention to detail oriented, data driven, adaptable and positive with a team-oriented attitude.
- Motivated to contribute meaningfully to ASM’s strategic sourcing initiatives and long-term success.
- Dedicated to driving continuous improvement and developing new capabilities in a growing organization.
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
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