Director, Supplier Development
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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 Director, Supplier Development at ASM, you will lead a strategic function focused on building and scaling supplier capabilities across critical commodities. This role will oversee the Advanced Materials and Machining pillars and partner closely with sourcing, engineering, and business units to ensure the right suppliers, processes, and controls are in place to support new product development and long-term growth.
What you will be working on
- Lead Supplier Development for Advanced Materials and Machining, driving capability, scalability, and supplier readiness for critical categories.
- Manage and develop a team of ~6 supplier development engineers, providing clear direction, prioritization, and leadership.
- Partner with sourcing and business unit engineering teams to identify critical components and define supplier strategies for key parts and processes.
- Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, capacity, and growth plans to meet current and future demand.
- Drive a strategic, forward-looking supplier development approach focused on capability building and supplier selection (vs. tactical quality escalation).
- Establish robust supplier process flows and controls, and transition ongoing monitoring to Supplier Quality once stabilized.
- Ramp quickly on ASM products and supplier landscape to support NPI, scaling initiatives, and margin improvement efforts (e.g., should-costing).
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline required).
- Strong experience in supplier development, manufacturing, sourcing, or technical operations within complex industrial environments.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capability assessment, and design-to-manufacturing considerations.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across sourcing, engineering, and product development teams.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing experienced technical teams.
- Ability to operate strategically - assessing supplier capability, capacity, and alignment to long-term business needs.
What sets you apart
- Master’s or PhD in Engineering.
- Semiconductor industry experience or similar fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting advanced materials, specialty chemicals, or machining-focused supplier categories.
- Strong commercial mindset, with experience driving supplier scalability, cost optimization, and margin improvement initiatives.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across global operations, sourcing, and engineering teams.
- Background from larger, established semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing organizations.
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