Assistant Manager, Buyer, Indirect Procurement, GIDM - Tokyo

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is one of the top global companies for HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively performing Logistics Procurement in global for all Business Units.
• Use and participate with centralized global document storage systems
• Keep management chain informed of developing situations and project status on a regular, professional basis.
• Calculate and track saving results as measured by the corporation and identify situations where costs have been avoided due to direct intervention.
• Responsible to execute Purchasing functions in compliance with global and regional policies, including preparation and reviewing of legal agreements.
• Build working practices with local procurement organizations to establish proper methods and control over the issuing of Logistics Procurement Purchase Orders for each Business Unit.
• Conduct vendor management including vendor profile management, vendor qualification assessment and vendor performance assessment with the cooperation from Manufacturing & Sales.
• Contract Life Management including contract negotiation and contract due date management and contract renewal management.
• Collect monthly and yearly logistics spending report and analysis the report to get oversight of logistics vendor portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in logistics or a related field (with a major in the logistics area). MBA desired
• A minimum of 3 years of related logistics Procurement work experience, with strong demonstrated experience in purchasing freight, warehouse etc
• Must have experience working in logistics projects, preferably as a Project Manager.
• Must have experience working in major Corporations with international/global operations.
• Broad experience in developing supplier relationships to better serve the company.
• Must have extensive exposure to Global Logistics sourcing activities, with deep knowledge of the global market.
• Agile and capable negotiator.
• Proven quality focus in providing internal customer solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and to evolve efficiently to complete.
• Ability to speak multiple languages: including Japanese and English must; Mandarin desired

Salary

6 - 8.5 million yen

Location

Tokyo