1. Strategy Execution: Assist in developing procurement plans for production materials, analyze market trends, optimize procurement processes, and drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
2. Supplier Management for PCB-Related Operations: Develop and maintain supplier relationships, conduct regular performance evaluations, and ensure quality, delivery, and service standards are met.
3. Daily Procurement Operations Management for PCB-Related Operations, including order and contract management, delivery, accounts payable (AP) management, inventory management, and business system operations.
4. Cost Control: Optimize costs through strategic price negotiations and centralized procurement optimization.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, production planning, quality, and other functional departments to advance local PCB production.
6. Data Analysis: Regularly compile procurement data, prepare cost-saving and supplier performance reports, and support management decision-making.
7. ESG-Related: Implement ESG-related management and analysis in the course of daily procurement operations.
Qualifications
Requirements:
1. At least 3 years of procurement experience in the semiconductor, printed circuit board (PCB), or probe card industries; familiarity with production-related procurement processes and supplier management;
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher; preference given to candidates with degrees in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, or related fields;
3. Professional experience and expertise in sourcing, requesting quotes, price comparison, and procurement contract negotiation;
4. Proficient in using ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) and office software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), with experience working in large enterprises or multinational corporations;
5. Strong English communication skills (CET-6+);
6. A background in finance is preferred;
7. Strong professional ethics and a team-oriented mindset;
8. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility.
More information is available at www.advantest.com.
