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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
As a Local Cross-Category Buyer, you will execute procurement strategies at the site level while ensuring alignment with global procurement objectives. This role focuses exclusively on Indirect Procurement. Within Indirect Procurement, the workload is expected to be split roughly evenly between Services and Materials, with a slightly greater emphasis on the Services category. Working closely with business stakeholders, operations teams, and suppliers, you will contribute to cost optimization, supply reliability, and procurement compliance. You will support sourcing activities, supplier relationship management, and the implementation of procurement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and business value. A key aspect of this role is leading supplier negotiations and competitive tender processes to secure the best commercial outcomes. Through effective sourcing strategies, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement, you will identify opportunities to deliver sustainable cost savings, mitigate supply risks, and create measurable value for the business. In addition, the role and responsibilities will be determined according to the successful candidate's experience and the corresponding job grade level. Key responsibilities include executing global and regional category strategies at the local site level; leading RFx processes, supplier tenders, and commercial negotiations within assigned categories; managing supplier selection, contract implementation, and contract compliance; monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives; analyzing procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities; supporting procurement optimization initiatives through standardization, bundling, and value creation projects; collaborating closely with business, operations, engineering, and other internal stakeholders; and acting as the key interface between local stakeholders and global procurement teams.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline - At least 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing - Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management - Business-level Japanese and professional working proficiency in English - Good working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications
- Procurement experience within manufacturing or chemical industries - Experience supporting multi-site operations - Knowledge of cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and benchmarking methodologies - Project management experience
