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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.   Job's mission As a Lead II, Category Management in ASM’s global sourcing team, you will develop and manage a resilient supplier ecosystem within the  Machining  category—an essential set of components powering ASM’s  industry leading  semiconductor solutions. This role plays a pivotal part in driving innovation, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply continuity. Operating at the intersection of supply chain, engineering, and business units, you will influence global sourcing strategies and shape  long ‑ term  supplier partnerships that support ASM’s growth and technology leadership.   What you will be working on Category & Supplier Strategy   Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for machining categories to achieve key business goals, including Time ‑ to ‑ Market acceleration, Cost of Goods (COGS) reduction, lead-time optimization, and supply continuity through ramps and transitions.   Communicate commodity strategies across Business Units, Engineering, and NPI Operations to ensure sourcing decisions and product development align with strategic supplier selections.   Maintain deep knowledge of industry and machining technology trends; schedule and host Technology Roadmap Meetings (TRMs) with Business Units.   Supplier Selection, Negotiation & Contracting   Shape negotiation strategies to proactively drive cost reductions in a complex high mix, low ‑ volume manufacturing environment.   Own total commodity lifecycle, including supplier identification, screening, preselection, onboarding, and relationship management.   Negotiate complex agreements that incorporate program requirements, NPI needs, and cross functional business objectives.   Supplier Performance & Governance   Own total supplier performance, ensuring delivery against quality, cost, delivery, service, and ESG commitments.   Establish and execute supplier performance improvement roadmaps to close gaps in delivery, quality, and operational reliability.   Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and drive corrective actions where needed.   Risk Management   Routinely review supply risk profiles and lead mitigation strategies, including development of secondary/alternative sources for critical machined goods.   Drive resilience planning and proactive measures for capacity, geopolitical risk, and supply continuity.   Cross Functional Collaboration   Engage effectively with internal stakeholders across functions, regions, and external partners to support program deliverables and business priorities.   Act as the key liaison between suppliers, engineering, operations, and the business to ensure seamless execution.   What we are looking for Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.   Minimum 10 years’ experi