Commodity Manager - Contract Manufacturer HLA (m/f/d) in Böblingen, Deutschland

Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as Commodity Manager - Contract Manufacturer HLA (m/f/d) Advantest Europe GmbH Böblingen Vollzeit Home-Office Advantest - We enable tomorrowʻs technology. Market leader Hightech-High-tech semiconductors International impact IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. 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. Your Responsibilities The Commodity Manager - CM HLA (Contract Manufacturer Higher Level Assemblies) is responsible for managing the contract manufacturer's commodity «Higher Level Assemblies». They develop and implement commodity strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality commodities at the best prices. Commodity Managers also monitor market trends, assess risk factors, and identify opportunities for cost reduction or improvement in supply chain efficiency. Their role is crucial in maintaining a steady supply of essential materials while optimizing costs and mitigating risks in alignment with business and supply chain strategy. Commodity Strategy: understand Lifecycle management of each supplier within commodity to guide next steps and judge if it fits to commodity strategy (including risk management) Oversee and manage the value of suppliers within commodity: evaluate if result of Supplier Performance Management fit into commodity strategy and drive respective measures Define and adapt sourcing strategy within commodity: spend, price development, lead time development, cost saving opportunities and liabilities need to fit into commodity strategy Contract management: Ensure sufficient contract coverage of strategic suppliers within and define what needs to be covered within a contract to support commodity strategy Aligning with R&D and product development on future technology demand for the commodity Your Qualifications Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or similar 5+ years of experience in commodity management, sourcing or procurement Experience and industry knowledge of the commodity (CM HLA) Experience in negotiation and supplier management Experience working with globally matrix-organized teams and across business units Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Intermediate Contract Management - Intermediate Cost Contraol and Analysis - Advanced Demand Management - Intermediate Negotiation - Advanced Price Negotiation and Strategies - Intermediate Procurement - Advanced Risk Management - Intermediate Stakeholder Management - Intermediate Strategic Planning - Intermediate Supply Chain Management - Advanced Our offer Flexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security Flexibility: 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 Benefits: 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) Development: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions Fitness: Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days Security: Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations Insights into our work environment 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. Would you like to take a closer look how our working environment in Boeblingen or Amerang looks like? Here you can take a short virtual 360° tour of our company - click the image to get to know us better. Contact If you have any questions, Ann-Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them. AdvantestAnn-Kathrin RuppBöblingen+49 (0) 7031.204.8022. Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool. Apply now For further information visit: The Commodity Manager - CM HLA (Contract Manufacturer Higher Level Assemblies) is responsible for managing the contract manufacturer's commodity «Higher Level Assemblies». They develop and implement commodity strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality commodities at the best prices. Commodity Managers also monitor market trends, assess risk factors, and identify opportunities for cost reduction or improvement in supply chain efficiency. Their role is crucial in maintaining a steady supply of essential materials while optimizing costs and mitigating risks in alignment with business and supply chain strategy. Commodity Strategy: understand Lifecycle management of each supplier within commodity to guide next steps and judge if it fits to commodity strategy (including risk management) Oversee and manage the value of suppliers within commodity: evaluate if result of Supplier Performance Management fit into commodity strategy and drive respective measures Define and adapt sourcing strategy within commodity: spend, price development, lead time development, cost saving opportunities and liabilities need to fit into commodity strategy Contract management: Ensure sufficient contract coverage of strategic suppliers within and define what needs to be covered within a contract to support commodity strategy Aligning with R&D and product development on future technology demand for the commodity Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or similar 5+ years of experience in commodity management, sourcing or procurement Experience and industry knowledge of the commodity (CM HLA) Experience in negotiation and supplier management Experience working with globally matrix-organized teams and across business units Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Intermediate Contract Management - Intermediate Cost Contraol and Analysis - Advanced Demand Management - Intermediate Negotiation - Advanced Price Negotiation and Strategies - Intermediate Procurement - Advanced Risk Management - Intermediate Stakeholder Management - Intermediate Strategic Planning - Intermediate Supply Chain Management - Advanced