Director, Category Management

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asm

Singapore

On-site

Posted April 1, 2026

Job Description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

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, Category Management – Gas Delivery, you will define and lead the global sourcing strategy for one of ASM’s most critical technology categories. Your work directly enables tool performance, customer yield, and time‑to‑market by ensuring a resilient, innovative, and future‑ready supply base. Working at the intersection of sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing, you will help ASM scale globally while staying ahead of increasingly complex semiconductor process requirements.

What you will be working on

Develop and execute a 3–5 year global category strategy for gas delivery systems, ensuring supplier capabilities stay 2–3 years ahead of ASM’s product and technology roadmaps
Drive year‑over‑year total cost of ownership improvements through technical value engineering, specification optimization, and lifecycle cost management
Establish a zero‑defect quality culture with strategic suppliers, targeting Six Sigma performance and achieving >95% on‑time delivery for complex, long‑lead components
Lead supplier relationship management across a global supply base, including performance scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers with advanced capabilities in ultra‑high purity gas delivery, safety‑critical systems, and global scale
Act as the primary technical authority for the gas delivery category, engaging deeply with engineering and suppliers on design, materials, contamination control, and manufacturability
Drive supplier‑led innovation by establishing joint development roadmaps and enabling early supplier involvement in new product introduction (NPI)
Lead cross‑functional initiatives to reduce lead times, mitigate supply risk, improve quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience
Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing global sourcing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data‑driven decision‑making
Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, planning, business units, and finance to align sourcing strategies with business priorities

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or engineering within a high‑mix, low‑volume, high‑complexity manufacturing environment
Proven experience managing complex global supply chains and critical technology categories within the semiconductor, aerospace, or medical device industries
Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to ne

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