Sourcing & Procurement Project Lead

Description As a Sourcing & Procurement Project Lead, you will make a real difference by driving the end-to-end introduction and industrialization of new parts and modules in products. To achieve this, you will be using your unique mix of technical, creative and people skills and you will lead and coordinate natural teams both at client and at suppliers.

• Applies Early Supplier Involvement and Concurrent Engineering methodology to secure the required introduction timeline
• Drives for efficiency (and speed) by assessing the (n-tier) supplier process flow and debottlenecks issues. Ensures change control on critical processes.
• Defines and aligns on the module QLTCS roadmap targets and organizes periodic management reviews.
• Challenges the technology versus manufacturability specifications. Drives scenario-based evaluation to arrive at the best solution. (Formalized through design reviews).
• Defines creative solutions with the team in the n-tier supply chain of the supplier to mitigate risk and issues.
• Manages the cost to complete (OPEX and CAPEX) of the supplier NPI project.
• Reports proactive on the project status towards relevant stakeholders.
• Initiates required containment actions at the appropriate level in the ASML organization.
• Keep track of the configuration of the first delivered parts/modules to secure commonality in the early phases Top Skills Details Procurement, Project Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Negotiation, Sourcing Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Technical Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years' relevant work-experience in a NPI environment preferably in a high-tech industry
• Proven track record in project management and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven track record to improve efficiency and effectivity in technical production environment
• Experience in interfacing with suppliers on industrialization targets
• Experience in out-of-the-box creative problem solving
• Experience in bottleneck management of manufacturing processes
• Strong negotiation skills for interacting with other sectors and suppliers
• The drive, energy and initiative to achieve continuous improvement
• Pro-active problem solver, action and result oriented Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Ridgefield, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00
• $95.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Ridgefield,CT.

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