About the job
Join ASM, where innovative technology meets a collaborative work culture.
With over 55 years of experience, ASM has been a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, continually pushing the boundaries of what's technologically possible. Our diverse team of over 4,500 ASMers, representing 70 nationalities, plays a crucial role in advancing trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, aiming to make a positive impact globally. Our comprehensive development programs are designed to foster your growth, shape your future, and drive innovation.
Role Overview
As the Director of Category Management for Gas Delivery, you will spearhead the global sourcing strategy for a critical technology category. Your leadership will directly influence tool performance, customer yield, and time-to-market by ensuring a resilient and innovative supply base. Positioned at the crossroads of sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing, you will enable ASM to scale globally while adapting to increasingly complex semiconductor process requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a 3–5 year global category strategy for gas delivery systems, ensuring supplier capabilities are 2–3 years ahead of ASM’s product and technology roadmaps.
- Enhance year-over-year total cost of ownership through technical value engineering, optimization of specifications, and lifecycle cost management.
- Foster a zero-defect quality culture with strategic suppliers, aiming for Six Sigma performance and over 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 capacities in ultra-high purity gas delivery systems and safety-critical components.
- Serve as the primary technical authority, guiding and mentoring your team.

