Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Support the execution of procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and ensure supply reliability. - Prepare procurement plans aligned with monthly production forecasts and finalize purchasing upon approval. - Monitor delivery schedules for sales-order materials, new product production capacity, and shipment timelines. - Develop and implement procurement policies, including supplier selection criteria, evaluation and assessment processes, maintaining a qualified supplier list, and conducting supplier audits. - Source alternative suppliers for existing products, obtain samples, and coordinate sample approval with the design team. - Coordinate with Product Engineering to obtain quotations, specifications, MOQ, lead time, and samples from multiple suppliers for comparison. - Generate and analyze reports (PO, stock, import plans) and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely order fulfillment and shipment readiness. - Liaise with freight forwarders on shipping schedules, quotations, and price negotiations. - Support cost analysis, price negotiations, and preparation of annual purchase agreements. - Oversee handling of non-conforming materials, returns, and replacements, including preventive measures. - Conduct regular statistical analysis on supplier performance, delivery accuracy, and packaging standards. - Prepare forecasts and provide regular updates to management. - Review contracts to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders before final discussion with suppliers and legal. - Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience > - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/ Electrical/Mechanical, or related field. - At least 10 years of procurement experience in the packaging or raw material industry. - At least 3 years in a procurement management role. - Conversation middle level of English [To use with email and documents internal] - Proficient in MS Office. <Preferable Skill / Experience> - Experience in a Japanese company <Details> - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.