Technically lead global teams (min. 2) with membership from all major Advantest business units and R&D organizations Accountable to guide the team to develop, implement/execute the global strategy for the commodity areas assigned Achieve world-class results in quality, delievery, total cost and working capital improvements Ownership of business procurement projects to ensure delivery of bottom line results Accountable to identify and close gaps & development needs in global supply base Provide coaching, mentoring and support to commodity team members.