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Group Lead, Business Process and Strategy, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

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ASML

Group Lead, Business Process and Strategy, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

San Diego, CA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Leader to spearhead the relatively new Business Process and Strategy Team. This role is crucial in driving process, efficiency, performance management, strategic planning, and resource optimization for the entire San Diego Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P) Team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading teams and managing business process projects, ensuring all functions within the department operate at their highest potential.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, Mentor, and manage a team of project leads focused on business process and performance, ensuring they are effectively supporting the various functions withing the department.

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  • Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to drive individual and team success.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Process Optimization
    • Identify, develop, and implement process improvement across Quality, Sourcing, Logistics, Material Planning, and Supplier Development to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
    • Leverage the global network to analyze current processes and workflows, utilizing data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization.
    • Lead cross-functional initiatives to standardize processes and best practices within the department and across the multiple factories of ASML.

    Strategic Planning
    • Partner with key management stakeholders and the head of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to develop and execute long-term strategic plans that align with the company's overall business objectives.
    • Translate strategic goals into actionable plans for the business Process and Strategy team, ensuring alignment with department and company-wide priorities.
    • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure the department remains at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence.

    Performance Management
    • Develop and implement performance metrics and KPIs to ensure the effectiveness of processes and achievement of strategic objectives.
    • Regularly review and assess department performance, making data-driven decisions recommend strategy adjustments and improvements.
    • Ensure that all BP&S initiatives are aligned with compliance standards and proper risk management protocols.

    Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
    • Work closely with leaders across all functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and drive execution of strategic initiatives and process improvements.
    • Act as a liaison between SS&P and other business units, facilitating communication and collaboration on common improvement goals.
    • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on process improvement projects, strategic initiatives, and overall department performance.

    Qualifications Education and Experience
    • You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
    • 8+ years of experience in business process management, strategy development, or a related role withing Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain
    • Proven experience in leading teams with a focus on performance management and process optimization.
    • Strong analytical skills with business sense and the ability to leverage data to drive decision making and process improvements.
    • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
    • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
    • Extensive program management/project management experience
    • Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong attention to detail in execution.

    Travel

    Travel ~10% of time including internationally.

    Other Information

    This position is located on-site in San Diego, California. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

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

    Role within Office

    Responsibilities
    • Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
    • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
    • May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

    The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

    Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

    The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US .

    All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

    This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

    Diversity and inclusion
    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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

    Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions .

    Request an Accommodation
    ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHRServiceCenter@asml.com to initiate the company's reasonable accommodation process.

    Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML's process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

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    Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA
    Job ID: ASML-J-00306018
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Pet Insurance
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Internship Program
      • Work Visa Sponsorship
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Professional Coaching
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)