間接調達マネージャー/ Indirect Procurement Manager

A foreign F&B company is looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager. The chosen applicant will lead sourcing strategy development for key spends based on a deep understanding of internal business needs and industry, market and supplier situations. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Make analysis, identify issues and opportunities, build sourcing strategies, align with stakeholders, conduct VE (spec change), tender or negotiate to select necessary partners, make recommendations for leadership team alignment where necessary and implement buying
• Act as representative towards key internal customers, stakeholders and external suppliers in terms of vendor selection, negotiation of cost, quality, service, innovation, speed and supply security, and contracting
• Manage necessary contracts with suppliers in hands-on categories, including NDA, company’s standard general terms and conditions, specifications, specific attachments, order conditions, payment terms, insurances, force majeure, minimum order quantity and lead time
• Apply category management and strategic sourcing methodology to achieve cost, quality, service, innovation and speed targets

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 5-10 years of experience in Indirect Sourcing (Purchasing/Procurement) [FMCG or Food industry is a plus]
• Advanced negotiation, tender, contracting, supplier relationship management skills
• Industrial analysis, Benchmarking, Inflation forecasting, “Should Cost” modelling
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of SAP Process
• Proficient in written and verbal Japanese and English (TOEIC 800+)

About the Company:

This company is a leading global food and beverage company focused on dairy and plant-based products, waters, and specialised nutrition. It is committed to promoting healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices while operating in an efficient, sustainable, and responsible manner.

Keywords:

調達, 購買, サプライチェーン, FMCG, 食品メーカー, 外資系

Job Ref: DBLP8O