Cost of goods project lead

Introduction to the job

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Cost of Goods Project Leader to support our SS&P Clusters and Business Line in achieving the Product Cost roadmaps. You will be part of the SS&P Cost of Goods team which is part of the Supplier Collaboration & Quality department. Our team vision is to be the trusted Business Partner in control of cost of goods enabling long term profitability of ASML.

Role and responsibilities

As project lead at SS&P CoG team, it is your role to lead projects related to cost of good in collaboration with the sourcing clusters, finance department and product development departments. You will also support the SS&P PLM Project Leaders and Managers on their product scope, the Cluster CoG Manager and various Cluster and BL senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of the SS&P Cost of Goods Project Leader include:

• Drives CoG cost down opportunities (commercial and design to cost) throughout the organization;
• Evaluates opportunities with cost savings potential;
• Provides transparent and accurate insights on CoG status and roadmaps;
• Provides support for multiyear financial planning;
• Interfaces with multiple stakeholders mainly with Development and Engineering, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement and Finance to collect business insights;
• Identifies and drives cost management process and tooling improvements.

Education and experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Technical and Commercial or relevant adjacent areas;
• At least 5 years project management experience
• Sourcing and Procurement experience

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve. To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Self-starter with proven project management skills and ability to take ownership;
• Team player, still able to act independently, with (proven) ability to lead, motivate, and manage a natural team effectively;
• Can deal with ambiguity and shows pragmatic approach;
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with various departments, stakeholders, and senior leadership to achieve common goals;
• Ability to think and act on a strategic level, aligning team objectives with organizational goals and driving long-term success;
• Shows flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and priorities, drive results; Strong drive and able to influence without power;
• Has strong analytical skills, recognize trends and is able to identify improvement opportunities; Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders at all levels.