Strategic Sourcing Lead

Advantest America; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America, the North American subsidiary of Advantest Corporation, seeks an experienced Senior Buyer for an on-site role in Lake Forest, CA. You will partner with the business unit, engineers, and manufacturing to develop sourcing strategies for new products and key commodities.

Your responsibilities include supplier cost analysis, PO processing, vendor review and onboarding, contract execution, and ongoing supplier relationship management, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Essential duties & responsibilities listed involve supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the financial viability and risk of suppliers.
• Oversee purchase requisition processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Research industry trends, pricing, and market conditions.
• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders according to procedures.
• Communicate purchase order status and KPI metrics to management.
• Participate in supplier audits and vendor reviews.
• Travel as required and support may extend to managerial duties.

Job description

Advantest America, the North American subsidiary of Advantest Corporation, seeks an experienced Senior Buyer for an on-site role in Lake Forest, CA. You will partner with the business unit, engineers, and manufacturing to develop sourcing strategies for new products and key commodities.

Your responsibilities include supplier cost analysis, PO processing, vendor review and onboarding, contract execution, and ongoing supplier relationship management, with occasional travel.