Category Manager
Core
Shape long-term supplier strategy for critical products in Machined Ceramics, Glass, optical components, light sources, silicon-based devices, metrology, and photonics for ASML's Asian supply chain.
Role type
Senior Category Strategy Manager (Sourcing & Procurement)
Builds
Supplier landscape, development funnels, and category strategies for advanced technology components.
Domain
Semiconductor equipment manufacturing / Advanced manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
Supplier scouting and landscape development, Strategic supplier relationship management, Make-buy decision analysis, Technology roadmap alignment, Risk mitigation and business continuity planning, Cross-functional stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Experience in semiconductor, defense, or telecom industries, Technical background in equipment design/manufacturing, Consulting or strategy experience
Technologies
Semiconductor equipment, Machined Ceramics, Glass, Optical components, Silicon-based devices, Metrology, Photonics
Responsibilities
Lead Asia supplier landscape development including scouting, pre-screening, and benchmarking; Build structured supplier-development funnels linked to category strategy; Identify capability gaps and define development actions; Translate regional intelligence into strategic recommendations; Co-develop global category strategies and technology roadmaps; Drive approved strategies at supplier and account level; Represent category in cross-functional forums with D&E and R&T.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
