Buyer

GENERAL PURPOSE

E2Eプロセスに対する責務を有します、具体的にはコスト削減、キャッシュフロー改善、キャピタル管理、サプライベース最適化、サプライヤー管理、品質 / デリバリーサポート、調達ガバナンスとコンプライアンス、購買部門に期待されている付加価値の実現やサービスレベル向上など、日本における調達目標を達成するための任務を遂行します。

The Senior Operation Buyer is responsible for subcontract spend for Japan. Responsibilities include procurement end-to-end process, not limited only respective operation and projects, to deliver Japan procurement targets including year-over-year savings, cash improvement, capital management, supply base optimization, supplier management, quality / delivery support, procurement governance and compliance, and elevate service levels to meet or exceed expected procurement value-added.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Drive year-over-year improvement in Subcon spend and working capital through ongoing transformation and standardization.

Implement and execute subcon strategy including supply base optimization collaborating respective procurement managers and stakeholders.

Supplier management including relationship and performance management, and organize business reviews with respective suppliers of responsibility.

Negotiation and maintenance of contracts and supply conditions.

Insights to supply base market intelligence & dynamics, scouting new suppliers to support the business growth.

Be responsible for governance and control of procurement activities to ensure the compliance to company policies and local regulations for E2E process.

Clarify procurement needs and track procurement performance, in addition identify areas for continuous improvement and execute the improvement actions.

Be the change agent, lead changes proactively, drive the Procurement transformation in Japan.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MBAがあれば尚可。

Bachelor's degree, equivalent, or substantial working experience, MBA is a plus.

5-10年程度の調達経験、もしくはBEMS、電気産業、建設業界での職務経験。

5-10 years sourcing and / or procurement experience, or experience in BEMS / electric industry / engineering construction market.

Working experience with MNCs, General Constructors, Sub-contractors is a plus.

1級または2級施工管理技士の資格、もしくは同程度の知識があれば尚可。

Qualification of 1st or 2nd class construction managing engineers or equivalent knowledge is a plus.

Experience of PM, Procurement category management, or engineering sourcing is a plus.

Familiar with cost reduction methods and procurement tools is a plus.

Working knowledge of the legal or financial aspects of procurement, and contracting laws is a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficiency in Japanese, and distinct advantage in business level English

Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Strategic and logical thinking

Quick learning and adaptation to be adaptable towards a rapidly changing environment

Stakeholders’ management with clear communications

Good interpersonal skills to enable and manage strategic relationships internally and externally

Good data processing and excellent presentation skills