APAC Strategic Sourcing Manager
Our client, a leading company in data center infrastructure, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to improve operations across the APAC region. This important role, based in Tokyo, Japan, offers the chance to work in a fast-paced and expanding industry.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for areas like construction and energy infrastructure to increase supplier variety and growth.
- Use market knowledge to find and onboard suppliers in new and existing APAC regions, ensuring strong and scalable supply chains.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet performance standards.
- Lead supplier onboarding processes, including negotiating contract terms that meet business needs.
- Set and improve key performance indicators to ensure competitive supplier markets.
- APAC地域での新規および既存サプライヤーとのネットワークを構築し、強固かつ拡張性のあるサプライチェーンを確立。
- KPI)の設定と改善:競争力のあるサプライヤーマーケットの確保。
What You Bring :
A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.Over 7 years of experience in sourcing and procurement within APAC, with expertise in various capital expenditure areas and project management.Proven ability to use market insights for improvements.Proficiency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken.A Master's degree in a relevant field.Experience in metrics-driven environments with a record of delivering significant customer benefits through strategic sourcing.Knowledge of data center capital expenditure procurement.PMP, Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus.Ability to speak additional languages beyond Japanese and English.APAC地域での調達および購買業務での7年以上の経験、資本支出分野やプロジェクト管理における専門知識KPIに基づく環境での経験と、戦略調達による顧客利益の実現PMP、シックスシグマ、または同等の資格があれば尚可