Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - To manage procurement activities for raw materials, parts, and indirect materials to support production requirements. - To develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and production objectives. - To manage supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, and development for local and overseas suppliers. - To monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and capacity. - To lead price, cost, lead time, and commercial negotiations with suppliers. - To drive cost reduction, material cost control, localization, and alternative sourcing initiatives. - To manage procurement processes, contracts, and purchasing documentation in compliance with company policies. - To analyze procurement costs, supplier performance, and market trends to support management decisions. - To work with Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure supply continuity. - To manage and develop the Purchasing team and monitor team performance and KPIs. - To identify supply risks and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions. - To drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness. - To prepare procurement performance reports and present key issues and improvement plans to Management. - Other tasks as assigned by Management
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience> - Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related fields - At least 7 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain of raw materials in a Manufacturing or Trading Business - At least 3 years of experience in as a managerial role with subordinates - Conversational high level of English (Communicate with Japanese Management, overseas suppliers, emails, reports, and documents) - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, ERP, or SAP <In Details> - Strong experience in supplier sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and supplier performance management - Good knowledge of purchasing processes, cost analysis, cost reduction, contract management, and procurement strategy - Experience in material cost control, localization, and supplier development - Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills - Good leadership and team management skills <Preferable Skill/ Experience> - Experience in a Japanese Company - Experience in Automotive Manufacturing or Trading Business - Experience in automotive quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, and APQP will be an advantage.