Logistics Supplier Manager

May 26, 2026

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About the position

Are you challenged by managing strategic suppliers regarding supply chain management, capacity planning and cycle time reduction towards competitive supply chain performance? In today’s complex multi-tier supply chains, this is only possible by creating full transparency in the chains and flexibility with suppliers. The supply chain manager (SCM) addresses potential bottlenecks and supply risks before they impact our factories & customers. The SCM must handle the increased complexity of ASML’s systems while reducing the cost of ownership for our customers. To do this, the SCM works with strategic suppliers to continuously reduce cycle times, secure capacity & increase flexibility and develop supply chain performance of suppliers. Driving supplier development in these areas ensures the ASML supply base keeps pace with technological developments and can adapt to changing market conditions.

Responsibilities

Manage strategic suppliers towards competitive supply chain performance
Manage all logistic & operational aspects in the Supplier Account Team together with the Account Lead (commercial aspects) and the Supply Quality Engineer (quality and technical aspects)
Lead initiatives to reduce cycle time with suppliers
Plan, align, and control the required capacity, buffers, and flexibility with our strategic suppliers
Optimize output of the supply chain (n-tier) to meet ASML demand and demand changes
Continuously monitor supply chain risks & action plans to mitigate/improve
Lead escalation management to solve structural bottlenecks in the supply chain
Implementation of the ASML supply chain planning roadmap at suppliers
Execute logistic audits at new, strategic, and/or critical suppliers
Identify and implement internal supply chain process improvements

Requirements

Explicit experience working with supply/supplier versus demand management or purchasing/negotiation
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or other technical discipline
Minimum 5 years of direct work experience; of which a minimum of 3 years working experience with complex supply chain processes in manufacturing or high-tech industries
Knowledge and experience in project management
Well versed in new product introduction (NPI) processes
Proven record of accomplishment in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers
Experienced in completing and presenting effective PowerPoint presentations to senior management
Self-starter with strong business acumen
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with an ability to influence and motivate others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable to make deep-dive analyses whilst maintaining top-level overview regarding problem & solutions

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency with SAP ERP software is a plus

Benefits

Flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).

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