Global Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Process Leadership
• Design, standardize, and roll out global procurement processes and tools.
• Identify process gaps and lead improvement projects across regions.
• Ensure harmonization and synchronization of digital procurement workflows.

Clear operational procurement / purchasing process expertise
Solid understanding of end-to-end operational procurement (e.g., P2P, requisitioning, ordering, approvals,
supplier master data
• Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P)
• Requisition & order management
• Supplier onboarding, master data
• Operational buying channels & compliance

Data Analytics & Reporting
• Own reporting for supply chain tools and dashboards.
• Analyze procurement-related data to derive strategies, implement new tool features and improve data
quality.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights for management.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Lead initiatives involving IT, finance, and operations.
• Represent procurement in global operations and business process engineering projects.
• Current‑state mapping
• Pain‑point identification
• Gap analysis

Your profile

Essential Business Skills

Experience with modern procurement toolsets (e‑sourcing, SRM, contract management, catalog/content
systems) is beneficial.
• Strategic Sourcing – Ability to understand procurement terminology and sharing of best practices.
• Financial Acumen – Understanding of cost management and TCO analysis.
• Data Analytics – Proficiency in interpreting complex datasets for decision-making.
• Performance Management – KPI development and dashboard reporting.
• Process Excellence – Expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Technology Savvy – Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa) & Power BI.

Critical Soft Skills
• Influencing & Communication – Ability to engage stakeholders across cultures, functions and levels.
• Collaboration – Strong team player with cross-functional coordination skills.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving solutions. Strong acumen in understanding the root cause of a problem.
• Change Management – Skilled in guiding teams through process and system transformations ensuring sustainable change.
• Analytical Mindset with Creativity – Combine structured thinking with innovative approaches.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering (Master degree preferred).
• 5+ years in global procurement or supply chain roles with project leadership experience.

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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