Strategic Supplier Manager (m/f/d)

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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
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