Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

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.You work in international teams with a high degree of personal responsibility and short communication channels.
Your Responsibilities

Drive procurement excellence by personally leading and executing high-impact transformation initiatives, while providing strategic direction across global procurement processes and tools. Explicit hybrid role: combines hands-on project execution ('doing') with leadership and framework definition ('leading').

Define a clear vision on how AI and automation can be embedded into procurement processes and tools to support Business Procurement and Commodity teams. Acts as a strategic enabler (not an operational sourcing role).

Process & Tool Ownership

• Translate business needs into scalable process standards and system capabilities.
• Own and design end-to-end procurement processes (S2P / P2P).
• Define and evolve the procurement tool landscape with IT and BPR&Dx.
• Ensure global scalability and regional adaptability.

Transformation Execution (Hands-on Leadership)

• Personally lead and execute key transformation projects end-to-end.
• Take full ownership from concept to implementation, final user adoption, and measurable value delivery.
• Act as a player & coach: actively contribute to projects while guiding team members.
• Ensure initiatives are not only defined but successfully implemented and adopted.

AI & Automation Strategy and Implementation

• Develop and own AI and automation strategies embedded in procurement processes and tools.
• Directly lead selected AI/automation initiatives to ensure execution and collaborate with AI CoE in Corporate IT.
• Focus on enterprise-wide enablement rather than isolated tools.
• Deliver measurable improvements in Cost, SC resilience, TPRM, and Procurement related compliance management.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a team with clear objectives and KPIs.
• Act as a role model through active management & involvement in key initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with IT, BPR&Dx, and business teams.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement across regions and local/regional procurement teams.

Critical Soft Skills

• Influencing & Communication – Ability to engage stakeholders across cultures, functions and levels.
• Collaboration – Strong team player with cross-functional coordination skills.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving solutions. Strong acumen in understanding the root cause of a problem.
• Change Management – Skilled in guiding teams through process and system transformations ensuring sustainable change.
• Analytical Mindset with Creativity – Combine structured thinking with innovative approaches.

Your Qualifications

• 5 years in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in AI/automation strategy development and implementation.
• Proven track record of personally leading transformation projects.
• Experience must include enterprise-level implementation and change management, not occasional AI usage.
• Strong background in process design and system implementation.

Travel

• Approximately 10–15% international travel is expected.

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

If you have any questions, Ann-Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them.

Advantest
Ann-Kathrin Rupp
Böblingen
+49 (0) 7031.204.8022

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