Introduction to the job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead to manage the Tactical Buyer (TB) group within our Supplier Operations team. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, driving strong supplier relationship and in driving supplier performance, and fostering a high-engagement culture within the Supplier Operations TB team.
The successful candidate will be a strong leader who can lead a team focused on commercial planning, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives, while developing strong stakeholder relationships and empowering and developing the team members to achieve their full potential.

Role and responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

• Lead and develop a team of Supplier Operations professionals, ensuring clear goals, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance capabilities and career development.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface between internal teams and external suppliers for the TB team on Supplier Operations matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (clusters sourcing / Q&L, factory, PLM, Repair & Reuse, HR and finance business partners)  to align on priorities and resolve challenges effectively.
• Communicate effectively with global and regional leadership to report progress and escalate challenges.

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure operational targets are met, including material availability, cost efficiency, and efficiency targets
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs and lead root cause analysis for performance gaps.

Supplier Performance Management

• Oversee the supplier performance for TB team in Linkou and Tainan, ensuring compliance with cost and (logistics) material delivery targets
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives focusing on material availability and cost competitiveness.
• Implement strategies to optimize supplier collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commercial, Supply Chain Management, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in supplier operations, supply chain, or procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Skills

• Proven track record in employee engagement and team leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and mechatronic components and their supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.

Other information

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and drive results under pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to change.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML 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.

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