Director, Supplier Development

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is looking for a Director of Supplier Development in Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic role involves building and scaling supplier capabilities across critical commodities, specifically within Advanced Materials and Machining. You'll lead a team, define supplier strategies, and ensure processes align with new product development goals.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in supplier development within complex manufacturing environments. Additional qualifications such as a Master's or PhD will set you apart.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in supplier development, manufacturing, sourcing, or technical operations.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and design‑to‑manufacturing considerations.
• Demonstrated people‑leadership experience managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Development for Advanced Materials and Machining.
• Manage a team of supplier development engineers, providing direction and leadership.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity to meet demand.

Skills

Supplier development experience

Leadership ability

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Strategic operational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job’s mission

As Director, Supplier Development at ASM, you will lead a strategic function focused on building and scaling supplier capabilities across critical commodities. This role will oversee the Advanced Materials and Machining pillars and partner closely with sourcing, engineering, and business units to ensure the right suppliers, processes, and controls are in place to support new product development and long-term growth.

What you will be working on

• Lead Supplier Development for Advanced Materials and Machining, driving capability, scalability, and supplier readiness for critical categories.
• Manage and develop a team of ~6 supplier development engineers, providing clear direction, prioritization, and leadership.
• Partner with sourcing and business unit engineering teams to identify critical components and define supplier strategies for key parts and processes.
• Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, capacity, and growth plans to meet current and future demand.
• Drive a strategic, forward-looking supplier development approach focused on capability building and supplier selection (vs. tactical quality escalation).
• Establish robust supplier process flows and controls, and transition ongoing monitoring to Supplier Quality once stabilized.
• Ramp quickly on ASM products and supplier landscape to support NPI, scaling initiatives, and margin improvement efforts (e.g., should‑costing).

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline required).
• Strong experience in supplier development, manufacturing, sourcing, or technical operations within complex industrial environments.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capability assessment, and design‑to‑manufacturing considerations.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives across sourcing, engineering, and product development teams.
• Demonstrated people‑leadership experience, including managing experienced technical teams.
• Ability to operate strategically—assessing supplier capability, capacity, and alignment to long‑term business needs.

What sets you apart

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering.
• Semiconductor industry experience or similar fast‑paced, high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting advanced materials, specialty chemicals, or machining‑focused supplier categories.
• Strong commercial mindset, with experience driving supplier scalability, cost optimization, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across global operations, sourcing, and engineering teams.
• Background from larger, established semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing organizations.

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 identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.