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Global Commodity Leader (CTL) - Power Modules, Standard Semiconductor Components (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities
The Global Commodity Leader (CTL) is responsible for working with Advantest business units, R&D, Quality, Product Engineering and Supply Chain organizations globally to determine current and future needs of the assigned commodity areas and to develop, deploy and continuously evolve global commodity strategies. The CTL leads global, cross business commodity teams and represents the enterprise in identifying opportunities for leveraged value creation through structured commodity management, supplier development, and risk mitigation. The role requires seniority and experience in leading complex, technology-driven commodities. Deep component-level design expertise is not required, but the CTL must be able to understand technical challenges, assess technology roadmaps, identify capable suppliers beyond the existing supply base, and engage in forward-looking discussions with suppliers on technologies not yet fully developed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the global commodity strategy for the assigned categories (Power Modules,
Standard Semiconductor Components) with active participation from all major business
units and R&D organizations.

Establish Power Modules as a strategic commodity with focus on high-density power
solutions and long-term technology access.

Develop/enhance, implement and execute global commodity strategies addressing cost,
supply continuity, technology access, and dependency reduction for each commodity.

Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers capable of delivering future technologies,
including suppliers that may not yet fully meet current requirements.

Proactively reduce single-source and regional dependencies by qualifying alternative
suppliers and solution concepts.

Lead or co-lead global supplier negotiations and contractual frameworks in close
collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management.

Drive supplier development activities to close capability, capacity, quality or technology
gaps.

Assess market trends, emerging technologies and alternative solutions and translate
them into actionable sourcing and technology strategies.

Own and drive global procurement projects delivering sustainable cost improvements,
risk mitigation and working capital optimization.

Build followership and lead through influence in a highly matrixed, global organization.
Coach, mentor and support commodity team members and stakeholders.
Identify gaps in processes, tools or talent and take ownership for improvement
initiatives across Global Procurement and CoE.


Key Interfaces
1. Internal Relationships:

Head of Global Procurement Center of Excellence
Global and local Supplier Relationship Managers
Business Unit Procurement Leaders
R&D, Product Engineering and Technology Teams
Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality Organizations

2. External Relationships:
Strategic and potential suppliers across global regions
Technology and solution providers
Industry partners and, where required, external consultants

Success Metrics (Excerpt)
Assurance of supply and risk reduction, especially for strategic and single-source
components

Year-over-year sustainable cost improvements, and larger generational step
improvements

Supplier diversification and development progress
Contract coverage and compliance
Access to future technologies aligned with business roadmaps



Your Qualifications
Candidate Profile
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and hierarchies
Strategic mindset with ability to balance short-term execution and long-term
technology positioning

Comfortable operating independently in a global, matrixed organization
Excellent communication skills across cultures and regions
Solid technical understanding w/o the need for deep component-level design expertise
High level of personal initiative, structure and results orientation

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business; Electronics/Electrical Engineering
background preferred

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in global commodity management, strategic
sourcing or related leadership roles

Experience working with power components and/or modules
Experience managing complex, technology-driven commodities in semiconductor or
comparable high-complexity industries

Proven experience in supplier relationship management and supplier development
Experience working across global regions and cultures

Travel
Approximately 15-20% international travel is expected.




Our offer
Flexibility
Benefits
Development
Fitness
Security
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
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)
Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) ...