Job Description
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 Strategic Supplier Manager Mechanics (m/f/d) Your Responsibilities The vacant job is within the Supply Chain organization which has worldwide business responsibility contract manufacturer management. Strategic Supplier Managers are responsible for the supplier management in all organizational and commercial aspects of one or more key suppliers or material commodities. They manage assurance of supply provided by our external partners to support customer shipments. In addition, they support the NPI process and make sure to meet our time to market requirements. They w ork cross functional with R&D, Product engineering, Marketing, Finance, involving individual contributors as well as all levels of management. Job Duties and 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 Your Qualifications Master / Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineer or similar Strong Supply chain and supplier management skills, preferred in machined products and mechanical assemblies 5 years+ working experience in similar or related functions 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 +49 (0) 7031.204.8380 For further information visit: www.advantest-career.de Apply now Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment. Would you like to take a closer look how our working environment looks like? Here you can take a short virtual 360° tour of our company - click the link to get to know us better. Böblingen Amerang
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