Commodity Manager - Contract Manufacturer HLA (m/f/d) 07.07.2026 Advantest Europe GmbH Böblingen

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Commodity Manager – Contract Manufacturer HLA (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

The Commodity Manager – CM HLA (Contract Manufacturer Higher Level Assemblies) is responsible for managing the contract manufacturer's commodity “Higher Level Assemblies”. They develop and implement commodity strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality commodities at the best prices. Commodity Managers also monitor market trends, assess risk factors, and identify opportunities for cost reduction or improvement in supply chain efficiency. Their role is crucial in maintaining a steady supply of essential materials while optimizing costs and mitigating risks in alignment with business and supply chain strategy.

• Commodity Strategy: understand lifecycle management of each supplier within commodity to guide next steps and judge if it fits to commodity strategy (including risk management)
• Oversee and manage the value of suppliers within commodity: evaluate if result of Supplier Performance Management fit into commodity strategy and drive respective measures
• Define and adapt sourcing strategy within commodity: spend, price development, lead time development, cost saving opportunities and liabilities need to fit into commodity strategy
• Contract management: Ensure sufficient contract coverage of strategic suppliers within and define what needs to be covered within a contract to support commodity strategy
• Aligning with R&D and product development on future technology demand for the commodity

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or similar
• 5+ years of experience in commodity management, sourcing or procurement
• Experience and industry knowledge of the commodity (CM HLA)
• Experience in negotiation and supplier management
• Experience working with globally matrix‑organized teams and across business units
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving – Intermediate
• Contract Management – Intermediate
• Cost Control and Analysis – Advanced
• Demand Management – Intermediate
• Negotiation – Advanced
• Price Negotiation and Strategies – Intermediate
• Procurement – Advanced
• Risk Management – Intermediate
• Stakeholder Management – Intermediate
• Strategic Planning – Intermediate
• Supply Chain Management – Advanced

Our offer

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 an 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.

If you have any questions, Ann‑Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them at +49 (0) .