40h | Beuningen, Netherlands (hybrid)

Are you a strategic procurement leader looking to make an impact in one of the world's most dynamic and innovative industries? Do you understand the complexity of the global semiconductor supply chain and do 'cleanroom-level' quality requirements energize you? Then we are looking for you!

ASMPT is among the world leaders in semiconductor equipment and supplies the key technology used to produce the world's most advanced chips.

For our location in Beuningen (ASMPT ALSI B.V.), we are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for critical components, subassemblies, and optomechanical modules via the Dutch HighTech ecosystem and beyond. You will operate in a dynamic market characterized by technological innovation, high quality standards, challenging supply chains, and geopolitical developments.

In this role, you will be the link between our R&D, engineering, and operational teams and a network of strategic suppliers. You will ensure that our supply chain remains scalable, reliable, technologically advanced, and cost-effective. In this role, you will also work closely with our colleagues at the headquarters in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Category Management: Developing and executing the procurement strategy for high-tech semiconductor components and contract manufacturing partners (EMS/ODM).
• Risk Mitigation & Buffer Strategies: Proactively addressing geopolitical barriers to deliveries and transport risks by establishing dual-sourcing and strategic buffer packages.
• Identifying, qualifying, and contracting new suppliers within the Brainport and Dutch high-tech ecosystem. Assessing suppliers' production processes, manufacturability, and technological competencies.
• Leading commercial negotiations regarding price, capacity, lead times, and development trajectories. Building and maintaining a strong network within the Brainport and high-tech manufacturing industry. Supporting R&D in supplier selection for new machine platforms and prototypes.
• NPI (New Product Introduction): Getting involved early in engineering processes to steer 'make-or-buy' decisions and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Strategic Partnership: Negotiating complex, multi-year Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and IP rights with suppliers who often hold a unique market position.
• Quality Assurance: Working closely with Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure that components meet the strictest cleanliness requirements (cleanroom standards) and ISO quality standards. Conducting technical, quality, and capacity audits at suppliers.