indirect procurment staff

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Job details

Company overview

It is a Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer known worldwide as a leading truck maker. It offers trucks, buses, and related services to meet a wide range of needs in the transportation industry. Particularly, it develops and manufactures commercial vehicles renowned for durability, fuel efficiency, and safety, earning high praise domestically and internationally. Additionally, it prioritizes providing sustainable transport solutions, contributing to reducing environmental impact and achieving efficient logistics. As a leading company in the global transportation industry, it is dedicated to providing value through innovation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, negotiate and execute sourcing and purchasing activities.
• Execute on purchasing processes to generate business value and compliance.
• Supplier management (establish relationship, managing requirements, communicating clearly with suppliers)
• Own the purchasing contract roadmaps and responsible for its renewal/extension.
• Develop segment business strategy for responsible segments in POS (Products & Operation Services) & Investment commodities, collaborating with Stakeholders.
• Drive and develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) plans for suppliers and manage supplier performance reviews with suppliers and stakeholders through business review meeting or operational performance review to maintain the competitiveness and the appropriate performance level.
• Perform daily operational purchasing activities / Purchase Order management.
• Contribute to the Segment administration/Supplier Base Management regularly.
• Act as “Business Consultant” in related purchasing issues to generate the added value to the stakeholders.
• Drive business synergies and continuous improvement with benchmarking, customer feedback, networking, market intelligence, best practice sharing across the globe.
• Prepare and report Key Performance Indicators development to key stakeholders.
• Coach and support other team members in the day-to-day work to maximize team performance

Requirements

• Experience in purchasing business
• Experience of supplier selection processes 
• Negotiation skills for internal and external stakeholders/suppliers.
• Fluent communication skill in Japanese and English.

Preferred:

• Experience of business such as below is plus.
• Energy (electricity and gas)
• Industrial/office consumable and furniture.
• Outsourcing of management for company’s building and facility

Salary

6 - 7 million yen

Location

Saitama