Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

Advantest; Böblingen; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advantest Europe GmbH sucht in Böblingen eine:n Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/w/d). Die Rolle verbindet Hands-on-Transformation und strategische Führung im globalen Beschaffungsumfeld.

Sie definieren Visionen für KI-gestützte Prozesse und übernehmen End-to-End-Verantwortung von S2P/P2P, arbeiten eng mit IT und BPR&Dx zusammen und berichten an das Management. Sie bringen umfassende Erfahrung in Beschaffung, AI/Automatisierung und Change Management mit und sind bereit, ca.

Qualifikationen

• 5 Jahre in Beschaffung oder Supply-Chain-Rollen.
• Mindestens 5 Jahre nachweisliche Erfahrung in AI-/Automatisierungsstrategien und deren Implementierung.
• Nachweislich eigenständige Führung von Transformationsprojekten.
• Erfahrung in unternehmensweiter Implementierung und Change Management, kein gelegentlicher AI-Einsatz.
• Starker Hintergrund in Prozessdesign und Systemumsetzung.
• Reisebereitschaft ca. 10–15 % international.

Aufgaben

• Beschaffungsexzellenz durch persönliche Führung und Umsetzung von Transformationsinitiativen.
• Vision entwickeln, wie KI und Automatisierung in Beschaffungsprozessen und -tools eingebettet werden.
• End-to-End-Beschaffungsprozesse (S2P / P2P) besitzen und gestalten.
• Beschaffungs-Tool-Landschaft zusammen mit IT und BPR&Dx definieren und weiterentwickeln.
• Transformationen hands-on führen, von Konzept bis Adoption, mit messbarem Wert.
• KI-/Automatisierungsstrategien entwickeln und umsetzen, Zusammenarbeit mit AI CoE.

Kenntnisse

Influencing & communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving & adaptability

Change Management

Analytical mindset with creativity

Jobbeschreibung

Advantest Europe GmbH

Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

Böblingen

Kennziffer: 8825

Aufgabe

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.

Qualifikation

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.