調達カテゴリーマネージャー/ Procurement Category Manager

A global cloud computing company is seeking a Procurement Category Manager. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, analyse market data, and improve procurement processes to support data centre expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general contractor and construction services procurement to support data centre planning, construction and capacity expansion in Japan
• Develop category strategies and contracting and delivery models, influencing stakeholders across the organisation
• Analyse category data and metrics to develop and implement procurement strategies
• Assess customer needs and market trends across categories and regions to guide procurement priorities
• Provide business teams with insights into supply markets and supplier capabilities
• Develop metrics and mechanisms to monitor supplier delivery, quality and cost performance
• Lead business reviews to share best practices, resolve issues and strengthen supplier partnerships
• Improve procurement tools and processes, including automation across the procurement lifecycle
• Support contract negotiations, execution and ongoing contract management
• Travel up to 10% as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or a related technical field
• More than 5 years of experience in procurement, including vendor management, contract management, complex purchasing negotiations and competitive bidding
• Experience in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational analysis and financial analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau or Python
• Ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers at all levels, work autonomously and collaborate across teams
• Strong customer focus, business judgement and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Professional level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in global supply chain management and cross-functional team leadership in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
• Experience in data centres, infrastructure service providers or related technology companies

About the Company:

A global cloud computing provider offering scalable infrastructure, data analytics, AI and digital solutions that help organisations innovate and transform their operations. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies within a dynamic and innovation-driven workplace.

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Job Ref: 47PPZD