Project Buyer / Product Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)
AI Summary
You will manage the end-to-end strategic and operational sourcing process for new products, from initial concept through to series production. Additionally, you will lead interdisciplinary project teams and conduct proactive risk analysis to ensure cost efficiency and supply chain reliability.
Candidates must hold a university degree in Engineering or Business Administration with a strong technical background and several years of experience in procurement or supply chain management. Proficiency in ERP systems and excellent English communication skills are required, along with the ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
Job Details
Key Skills
As a Product Sourcing Manager at Advantest, you play a central role at the interface between Procurement, R&D, Product Engineering, and Project Management. You are responsible for both the strategic and operational sourcing throughout the entire product development process – from the initial concept to market introduction.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Managing the New Product Introduction (NPI) process within Procurement, from the first prototypes to series production, including active ramp-up management during the market launch phase
- Support the further development and ensure implementation of our supply chain strategies in NPI projects
- Ensuring cost efficiency and on-time availability throughout the product development and introduction process and support our technical colleagues on the commercial aspects of quality of our products
- Conducting proactive risk analysis and mitigation within the supply chain
- Coordinating and leading interdisciplinary project teams
- Communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across all organizational levels
- University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration with a strong technical affinity
- Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, project purchasing, or supply chain management
- Solid knowledge of electronics manufacturing; experience with V93000 testers or RF technology is highly welcome
- Proficient in using ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis Maestro)
- Experience in cost management, cost structure analysis, and supplier development
- Strong project management skills and experience in managing complex projects
- Excellent English skills (spoken and written); good German skills are beneficial
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- Strong communication skills, team spirit, and intercultural competence
- Willingness to travel approx. 25%
About Advantest
Advantest is a global leader in automatic test and measurement equipment, driving semiconductor innovation across diverse applications like 5G, IoT, and AI technologies.