Strat. Supplier Manager – Contract Manufacturer HLA (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

  • Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

As a Strategic Supplier Manager – Contract Manufacturer Higher Level Assemblies you will take end-to-end ownership of strategic supplier relationships and actively shape how suppliers contribute to business success. In this role, you drive value through strong governance, commercial leadership and close collaboration across functions while empowering your team to continuously improve and innovate.

  • Strategic Supplier Management: govern relationships with suppliers along the full supplier lifecycle, define supplier strategies aligned with business, commodity and supply network objectives
  • Commercial & Contract Management: lead long-term contract and agreement negotiations, drive value creation through cost optimization, innovation and collaboration
  • Supplier Performance Management: establish and steer performance management., evaluate and mitigate supplier-related risks, lead corrective actions
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: co-operate with Commodity Management, Quality and Product Management, align stakeholder on supplier strategy
  • Continuous Improvement: drive CI initiatives with suppliers, define opportunities for innovation, multiple sourcing, supply base optimization, support supply chain resilience
  • Set clear objectives, priorities and accountability within the team
  • Foster collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement

Your profile

  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in supplier management, sourcing or procurement with strategic scope
  • Experience in contract negotiation and supplier governance
  • Experience working with globally matrix-organized teams and across business units

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
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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