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Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
RakutenThe Rakuten Group's basic management philosophy is to 'empower' people and society through innovation. Rakuten Group offers more than 70 diverse services, including the online shopping mall Rakuten Ichiba, e-commerce services such as the travel booking site Rakuten Travel, financial services such as Rakuten Bank, and professional sports. The assignment will be to the Procurement Operations Department (PCOD) of Rakuten Group, Inc. The PCOD is an organization currently expanding its operations with the mission of centralizing procurement for the entire Rakuten Group. The mission of the Procurement Compliance & Control Section, to which you are scheduled to be assigned, is to contribute to the Rakuten Group’s sustainable growth and enhanced corporate value by establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the soundness, efficiency, and transparency of procurement operations. This role is responsible for leading projects and driving operations to ensure compliance with industry laws related to procurement projects, such as the Economic Security Promotion Act, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, the New Freelance Act, and the Construction Business Act.
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas: Practical experience in project management, business process improvement, corporate planning, administrative departments (back office), or PMO roles. Experience driving projects involving a wide range of stakeholders in client-facing roles. Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, take initiative, and see tasks through to completion. Business-level proficiency in office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Japanese language proficiency (native level or JLPT N1 or higher).
Business-level English proficiency. Project management skills. Problem-solving skills. Knowledge of procurement and purchasing operations. Understanding of BI tools and business applications. Skills in leveraging AI.
