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Updated 2024-04-05
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Senior Buyer - Global Construction Company - Tokyo

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This posting is managed by: Michael Page International Japan K.K./マイケル・ペイジ・インターナショナル・ジャパン株式会社
Company Name Company is not publicly visible
Job Type
Michael Page International Japan K.K./マイケル・ペイジ・インターナショナル・ジャパン株式会社
Building/Construction/Equipment/Real Estate - Construction Management ( Building/Construction/Equipment/Architecture )
Manufacturing (Automobile/Plant Engineering/Precision Equipment) - Other
Industry Transport/Storage/Logistics
Location Asia Japan Tokyo

Job Description * Responsible for developing category management and sourcing strategy for direct materials
* Handle end-to-end purchasing from supplier sourcing to contract negotiations


Description

* Develop strategy for direct material category by assessing budgeting, spending, pricing, etc.
* Work collaboratively with suppliers and drive continuous improvement in areas of price, service, quality, etc.
* Source new suppliers by analyzing market competition, benchmarking, and on-boarding into company system
* Negotiate and maintain current contracts and supply conditions
* Manage performance of suppliers by organizing period business review of suppliers
* Align with business stakeholders in Japan and across APAC on category strategy and spend


Profile

* Minimum 5 years of direct purchasing experience
* Experience evaluating and negotiating with suppliers
* Experience working in a manufacturing company required
* Fluent Japanese skills required and business level English skills preferred
* Must be a resident of Japan and/or must hold a valid working visa for Japan


Job Offer

* Global industry-leading construction company
* Opportunity to develop procurement strategy that will directly support company's profitability
* Opportunity to collaborate with APAC counterparts
* Competitive salary package and benefits
* Hybrid remote work option and good work-life balance


To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Fabiel Jean-Philippe on +813 6832 8959.
Company Info Our client is a multinational industrial company that provides services to the construction industry. The company is a well-known publicly listed conglomerate with over 100,000 employees across 2,000 locations. Globally, they are known as an industry leader in building management services. The Japan office consists of over 1,000 employees.
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Requirements
Minimum 5 years of direct purchasing experience
Experience evaluating and negotiating with suppliers
Experience working in a manufacturing company required
Fluent Japanese skills required and business level English skills preferred
Must be a resident of Japan and/or must hold a valid working visa for Japan
English Level Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
Japanese Level Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1)
Salary JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 6000K - JPY 9000K   
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