Electrical Component Sourcing Specialist

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is an oil field service company.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Component Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing activities for key electronic and electrical components. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of electrical parts, proven sourcing experience, and the ability to operate in a global business environment using both Japanese and English.The Sourcing Specialist is responsible to implement sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to their assigned portfolio to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the business plan in the Technology Center. Main responsibilities:

• Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, meeting required delivery times, and minimizing cost.
• Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.
• Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers.
• Conduct requests for information, quotation, information, proposal (RFI/Q/P) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality and service.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Execute contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
• Drive the parts and process qualification in coordination with Supplier Quality teams.
• Work closely with Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Leader to guarantee supply for portfolios.
• Identify opportunities and implement actions to continually reduce wasted time, money, and resources from assigned tasks.
• Comply with company and local procedures applicable to the job function.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Understanding of electrical components, supply markets, and technical specifications
• Moderate digital skills, including use of procurement systems, Excel/Power BI, and ERP tools
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills

Preferred qualifications:

• 5–10 years of sourcing/procurement experience, preferably in electrical or electronic components
• Experience working with domestic and overseas electronics manufacturer/ distributor and brokers.
• Proven track record in negotiation, cost management, and supplier development

Salary

6 - 9 million yen

Location

Kanagawa