Project Buyer / Product Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

As a Product Sourcing Manager at Advantest, you play a central role at the interface between Procurement, R&D, Product Engineering, and Project Management. You are responsible for both the strategic and operational sourcing throughout the entire product development process – from the initial concept to market introduction.

Your key responsibilities include:

Managing the New Product Introduction (NPI) process within Procurement, from the first prototypes to series production, including active ramp-up management during the market launch phase
Support the further development and ensure implementation of our supply chain strategies in NPI projects
Ensuring cost efficiency and on-time availability throughout the product development and introduction process and support our technical colleagues on the commercial aspects of quality of our products
Conducting proactive risk analysis and mitigation within the supply chain
Coordinating and leading interdisciplinary project teams
Communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across all organizational levels

Your profile

University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration with a strong technical affinity
Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, project purchasing, or supply chain management
Solid knowledge of electronics manufacturing; experience with V93000 testers or RF technology is highly welcome
Proficient in using ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis Maestro)
Experience in cost management, cost structure analysis, and supplier development
Strong project management skills and experience in managing complex projects
Excellent English skills (spoken and written); good German skills are beneficial
Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
Strong communication skills, team spirit, and intercultural competence
Willingness to travel approx. 25%

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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