- Owns, defines and implements commodity strategies for cable commodity, including product portfolio management on the respective supplier base
- Supply base risk management and business continuity planning, also managing excess & obsolescence risks and liabilities
- Responsibility for supply chain rollovers from "old" to "new" products
- Owns and leads supplier management for cable supplier including, supplier selection and performance evaluation (yearly/quarterly/monthly) according to company internal requirements catalog, supplier negotiations and contracting
- Overall ownership for supplier relationship and escalation management
- Long-term forecasting, determination of delivery agreements for call-offs and purchase order
- Leadership for assurance of supply during whole product lifecycle
- Operational procurement tasks (e.g. generation and tracking of purchase orders, buy/sell activities, invoice and payment tracking)
Commodity Manager (m/f/d) - Cables & Connectors
Advantest • Böblingen
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Full-time
Böblingen
Your duties
Your profile
- Master / Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineer or similar
- Long Standing experience in commodity and supplier management in cable assemblies
- Strong negotiation skills
- Operational procurement and Contract Management experience
- Superior communication skills (cross-functional, cross-cultural) over all 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
What we offer
At Advantest, you enjoy flexibility
Life is often unpredictable, and there are always surprises along the way. So, we offer you a variety of options that allow you to work flexibly, in line with your current situation – to help you respond to unforeseen events or to plan long-term for a new chapter in your life!
Safeguards for whatever life brings.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But what we can do is ensure that you are prepared for anything life throws your way. A company pension, (paid) leaves of absence, and a variety of insurance offerings mean you can look to the future with peace of mind.
Working with us is worth it.
At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.
Grow with us.
Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. We offer you diverse ways to broaden your horizons and to take your career at Advantest forward.
Stay fit and healthy with us.
We want you to feel well at Advantest. That is why we offer a wide range of fitness and sport opportunities at all our sites – making it easier to be good to yourself.
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What defines us
Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. 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.
Our pride and joy
Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.
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