Director, Business Control Sourcing

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a seasoned Director, Business Control Sourcing to serve as the financial steward for global procurement and supply chain. You will build rigorous financial frameworks for supplier negotiations, TCO analysis, and savings tracking, while leading a team of three finance professionals across functions including Global Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, and Business Unit Finance.

You will contribute to product economics, margin protection, and profitability objectives, traveling to

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional certification (ACCA/CPA/CMA).
• Minimum 12 years of progressive finance experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations finance.
• Experience supporting large-scale procurement or supply chain in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Global Sourcing to shape sourcing strategy and savings management.
• Lead financial evaluation of strategic sourcing initiatives and multi-year agreements.
• Develop financial frameworks for TCO modeling, supplier cost transparency, and should-cost analysis.
• Establish target costs with cross-functional teams and track actual vs. target costs regularly.
• Own the global procurement savings program governance, reporting gross/net savings and cost avoidance.
• Oversee budgeting, monthly forecasting, and management reporting for procurement performance.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of 3 professionals.

Skills

TCO modeling

Should-cost analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Financial planning & budgeting

Strategic partnership

Analytical communication

Education

Accounting degree / CPA / ACCA / CMA

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

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.Butwe’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

The Director, Business Control Sourcing is a senior finance leader who serves as the primary financial steward and strategic partner to the global procurement and supply chain organization. This role is accountable for building and maintaining rigorous financial frameworks that support supplier negotiations, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supply chain risk quantification, and procurement savings tracking. The role plays a pivotal role in enabling competitive product economics and protecting gross margin across a complex, multi-tier supply base.

This role leads a team of finance professionals and interfaces extensively with Global Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, and Business Unit Finance to ensure that sourcing decisions are grounded in sound financial analysis and aligned with company-wide profitability objectives.

You will occasionally visit key locations throughout the world.

What you will be working on

Procurement Finance Strategy & Business Partnering

• Finance partner to VP Global Sourcing and sourcing leadership team, providing financial guidance on sourcing strategy, material cost savings management, and supply chain investment decisions
• Lead financial evaluation of strategic sourcing initiatives, including multi-year supply agreements, sole-source vs. multi-source decisions
• Develop financial frameworks for total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, supplier cost structure transparency, and should-cost analysis to support negotiation strategies
• Partner with sourcing, Global Operations and business unit teams to establish target costs for products and components, tracking actual vs. target cost on a periodic basis

Savings Tracking & Procurement Value Measurement

• Own the design, governance, and reporting of the global procurement savings program, ensuring consistent methodology for gross savings, net savings, and cost avoidance across all spend categories
• Report procurement financial performance to Global Operations and company leadership, including savings pipeline, year-to-date actuals, and forecast to plan
• Define and enforce savings validation standards in collaboration with Sourcing and finance to ensure savings flow-through to P&L
• Monitor and analyze key commodity market trends in partnership with the commodity managers and model impact on cost savings forecast

Financial Planning, Reporting & Controls

• Own the annual budget and monthly forecasting process for purchase price variances (PPV), and sourcing team’s budget
• Deliver monthly management reporting on procurement financial performance, including variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership
• Evaluate purchase obligations and material liability provisions on a periodic basis
• Oversee financial governance of indirect and direct procurement spend, including policy compliance, purchase order approval workflows, and spend analytics
• Partner with sourcing and operations finance on make-vs-buy decisions
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems (SAP, other systems), and reporting tools

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of 3 finance professionals supporting sourcing globally
• Define team priorities, establish operating cadences, and foster a culture of analytical rigor, proactive business partnership, and continuous improvement
• Mentor team members on financial modeling, business communication, and cross-functional influence skills

What we are looking for

• Degree in Accounting / ACCA/ CPA/ CMA;
• Minimum 12 years of progressive finance experience, including relevant experience in a supply chain, procurement, or operations finance role
• Demonstrated experience supporting a large-scale procurement or supply chain organization in a manufacturing environment
• Deep expertise in TCO modeling, should-cost analysis, savings methodology design, and supplier cost benchmarking
• Experience in the semiconductor, semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech hardware industry
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and advanced financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) and large dataset analysis
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire a finance team in a fast-paced organization
• Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams in fast-moving, technology-driven organizations.
• Strategic mindset with proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cost/ productivity improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic industry

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.