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Advantest Europe GmbH

Global Senior Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Senior
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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the posting

  • 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.
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