Strategic Supplier Manager

Job DescriptionAdvantest - 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. Lesen Sie weiter, um zu verstehen, welche Fähigkeiten und Erfahrungen für diese Stelle erforderlich sind. Wenn Sie gut zu uns passen, bewerben Sie sich.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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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 work 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 lifecycleOwns and drives material cost reductions and leads quoting activitiesLeads supplier negotiations and contractingReviews and mitigates excess & obsolescence risk, manages inventories and liabilities Is responsible for supply chain rollovers from "old" to "new" productsLeads supplier selection and performance evaluation according to company internal requirements catalogueParticipates in Advantest global supply chain activitiesHas overall ownership for supplier relationship and escalation managementSupply base risk management and business continuity planningYour QualificationsMaster / Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineer or similarStrong Supply chain and supplier management skills, preferred in machined products and mechanical assemblies5 years+ working experience in similar or related functionsNegotiations skills, able to drive to win-win solutionsOperational procurement experienceSuperior 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 teamsProactive working style and ability to work on multiple tasks in cross functional teamsOur offerFlexibilityBenefitsDevelopmentFitnessSecurityFlexible 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 absenceAttractive 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 sessionsErgonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health daysAttractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situationsTake 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 For further information visit: nowWould 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? xmdgtar Here you can take a short virtual 360° tour of our company - click the link to get to know us better. Böblingen Amerang