Advantest - We enable
tomorrowʻs technology.
IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.
Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as
Your Responsibilities
Manages assurance of supply during whole product lifecycle
Owns and drives material cost reductions and leads quoting activities
Leads supplier negotiations and contracting
Reviews and mitigates excess & obsolescence risk, manages inventories and liabilities
Is responsible for supply chain rollovers from "old" to "new" products
Leads supplier selection and performance evaluation according to company internal requirements catalogue
Participates in Advantest global supply chain activities
Has overall ownership for supplier relationship and escalation management
Supply base risk management and business continuity planning
Operational procurement tasks (e.g. generation and tracking of purchase orders, buy/sell activities, invoice and payment tracking)
Your Qualifications
* Master / Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineer or similar
* Supply chain and supplier management skills, preferred EMS / Assembly services
* Negotiations skills, able to drive to win-win solutions
* Operational procurement experience
* Superior communication skills (cross-functional, supply chain, cross-cultural) across hierarchy levels, fluent English & German language skills (verbal & written)
* Strong self-management, sets proper priorities, able to coordinate and influence x-functional teams
* Proactive working style and ability to work on multiple tasks in cross functional teams
Our offer
* Flexibility
* Benefits
* Development
* Fitness
* Security
* Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence
* Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)
* Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
* Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
* Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations
Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool
* If you have any questions, Alena Nicolai will be happy to answer them at
* .204.8380
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