Chief-of-staff

Be part of progress: Join ASML Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P)

Introduction to the job

ASML Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) is responsible for managing ASML’s suppliers and securing materials – at the right quality and cost – for our factories and our customers’ fabs. The Chief-of-Staff Office of SS&P supports the leadership of the sector on a variety of topics, including presentations, consulting assignments, events and executive management meetings.

A role in this team provides an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to SS&P strategic and operational priorities and close collaboration with the management team. We are looking for an ambitious high-potential colleague who will be a recognized business partner to the leadership of the sector.

Role and responsibilities

• Shape and structure the governance of the department and the management team
• Lead assignments on important business topics, ranging from small short-term requests to large consulting assignments
• Build compelling presentation materials on behalf of the sector for senior executives
• Organise (internal or external) events

Education and experience

• Master level (either a technical or a business education is a plus)
• Extensive experience in working with senior management/executives
• A solid knowledge of ASML’s business and technology is a plus
• Experience in procurement (of technical modules and parts) is a plus
• A background at a (top-tier) consulting firm is a plus

Skills

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to establish relationships of respect and trust with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management, and emotional intelligence
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Either a strong knowledge of ASML or a demonstrated ability to familiarize yourself with a business quickly, for example from a history of management consulting
• The analytical skills needed to gather and evaluate complex (qualitative and quantitative) information, and distil the key facts and arguments from it
• Ability to prepare compelling presentations, in tune with the expectations of the audience (which requires PowerPoint skills, but more importantly also good business knowledge and the ability to build a compelling story)
• Organizational and coordination skills
• Readiness to work under pressure in an environment of frequent change and uncertainty
• Excellent English – written and spoken

Other information

• Occasional travel may be needed to US and Asia, but not much