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

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
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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