Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

Drive procurement excellence by personally leading and executing high-impact transformation initiatives, while providing strategic direction across global procurement processes and tools. Explicit hybrid role: combines hands-on project execution ('doing') with leadership and framework definition ('leading').
Define a clear vision on how AI and automation can be embedded into procurement processes and tools to support Business Procurement and Commodity teams. Acts as a strategic enabler (not an operational sourcing role).

Process & Tool Ownership

Translate business needs into scalable process standards and system capabilities.
Own and design end-to-end procurement processes (S2P / P2P).
Define and evolve the procurement tool landscape with IT and BPR&Dx.
Ensure global scalability and regional adaptability.

Transformation Execution (Hands-on Leadership)

Personally lead and execute key transformation projects end-to-end.
Take full ownership from concept to implementation, final user adoption, and measurable value delivery.
Act as a player & coach: actively contribute to projects while guiding team members.
Ensure initiatives are not only defined but successfully implemented and adopted.

AI & Automation Strategy and Implementation

Develop and own AI and automation strategies embedded in procurement processes and tools.
Directly lead selected AI/automation initiatives to ensure execution and collaborate with AI CoE in Corporate IT.
Focus on enterprise-wide enablement rather than isolated tools.
Deliver measurable improvements in Cost, SC resilience, TPRM, and Procurement related compliance management.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and develop a team with clear objectives and KPIs.
Act as a role model through active management & involvement in key initiatives.
Drive cross-functional alignment with IT, BPR&Dx, and business teams.
Ensure stakeholder engagement across regions and local/regional procurement teams.

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.

Your profile

5 years in procurement or supply chain roles.
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in AI/automation strategy development and implementation.
Proven track record of personally leading transformation projects.
Experience must include enterprise-level implementation and change management, not occasional AI usage.
Strong background in process design and system implementation.

Travel

Approximately 10–15% international travel is expected.

What we offer

With us, you can stay fit and healthy.

We want you to feel your best. That’s why we offer a wide range of sports and health programs at all our locations, giving you the opportunity to take care of yourself.

With us, you stay flexible.

Life is unpredictable and often full of surprises. To help you respond quickly to unexpected events or plan ahead for different phases of your life, we offer you a range of options to flexibly adapt your working hours to your current situation.

With us, you’re in the best hands.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But we can do a lot to make sure you’re well prepared for whatever life throws your way. With a company pension plan, (paid) leaves of absence, and a wide range of insurance options, you can look to the future with confidence.

With us, your development moves forward.

Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. That’s why we offer you a variety of opportunities to broaden your horizons and advance your career at Advantest.

With us, your performance 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.

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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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