Global Project Support*

More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers. The Commodity Team Leader is responsible for closely working with Advantest business units, R&D (Research & Development), Quality, Product Engineering and supply chain organizations globally to determine the current and future needs of the assigned categories and develop & deploy category strategy plans and solutions to address business needs. This position is responsible in leading a core team of business operating company stakeholders, representing the Advantest enterprise, to identify opportunities where Advantest operating companies would achieve leveraged benefits from a corporate procurement commodity management process. Other accountabilities include a high level of extensive category analysis of spend, liability and supply & demand data , identifying opportunities for consolidated negotiations based on operating company data, evaluating and selection of preferred suppliers based on performance criteria, leveraging of price agreement negotiations, managing and improving supplier performance requirements, leading workshop events, training new team associates on Advantest sourcing tools, methodologies & processes, and, analyzing, reporting, and monitoring project savings against goals & expectations . The Commodity Team Leader high level responsibilities: Technically lead the global PCB category & team (+ Power Solutions after defined period) with membership from all major Advantest business units and R&D organizations Accountable to develop, implement/execute the global strategy for the commodity areas assigned and guidance of the teams for pro-active participation Achieve world-class results in quality, delivery, total cost and working capital improvements Ownership of business procurement projects to ensure delivery of bottom-line results especially around sustainable cost improvements Accountable to identify and close gaps & development needs in global supply base Provide coaching, mentoring and support to commodity team members. Work with R&D teams, supplier managers, procurement managers, materials/component engineers, other supply-chain associates, etc. Lead or co-lead global price/contract negotiations and projects on behalf of all businesses in close collaboration with the global supplier relationship manager Identify gaps in processes, tools or talent and take leadership to close gaps by taking over ownership for developing and implementing respective initiatives and projects Reports to the Head of Global Procurement Centre of Excellence Business Procurement Leader/Global Procurement Leads/R&D-Leads, Supply-Chain-Leads/Business-Process-Re-Engineering, etc.) Interacts with various strategic sourcing associates (Commodity Team, Global Procurement, Manufacturing and Materials Management executives) Frequently communicates with, and visits suppliers to establish the appropriate commercial framework for BUSINESS/CORPORATE needs and to relay the required processes for doing business with Advantest companies (this may be shared with the SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) YoY (Year over Year) improvement in supplier quality and delivery, lead times and inventory turns Firm grasp of stakeholder management up- and downstream, problem-solving, and results orientation Work independently in a highly matrixed global structure and have excellent listening, written, and verbal communication Strong planning, organization and time management skills and ability to coordinate across multiple time zones Personal initiative upon receiving management guidance and direction Solid technical background but does not need to be an expert Bachelor\’s degree in business or engineering (in Electronics or related). Engineering background is a strong plus. 5+ years of demonstrated global commodity management experience in the semiconductor or related field or an industry with similar high complexity Global cross-business sourcing strategy development & deployment Demonstrated experience with supplier relationship management Demonstrated experience in developing, enhancing and implementing sourcing/supply-chain-processes and tools Team management Global Commodity Management, -strategy development & deployment Experience and knowledge about semiconductor fab processes and manufacturing including packaging materials and technologies Experience working across global geographies Benefits Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing) Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations Apply now, preferably via our online application tool Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? 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