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調達マネージャー/ Procurement Manager

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A global FMCG company is seeking a Procurement Manager. The selected candidate will develop and execute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimise spend while aligning with global and affiliate objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Define procurement objectives aligned with global strategies and lead the team to meet targets
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop procurement plans and optimise spend
  • Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate terms, ensuring the best quality-price-service balance
  • Drive sustainability initiatives within procurement activities
  • Conduct market and category research to inform strategy and recommendations
  • Lead supplier negotiations to secure cost savings and favourable payment terms
  • Identify synergies and coordinate sourcing initiatives across multiple levels

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of procurement experience in indirect procurement within FMCG or multinational environments
  • Practical experience with Marketing or Commercial Operations categories is ideal
  • Expertise in leading complex sourcing events such as RFPs
  • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills on key contracts
  • Ability to collaborate with global and regional teams
  • Financial acumen, including budgeting, cash flow improvement, and currency exchange
  • Native level written and verbal Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

This company is a global leader in the consumer goods industry, renowned for its innovation and commitment to sustainability. It offers exciting career opportunities and a supportive work environment, attracting job hunters eager to grow in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

Keywords:

調達, 供給管理, サプライヤー関係, 予算管理, 戦略的購買, コスト削減, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 2O2AVB

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Procurement

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 2O2AVB-65BFB4B6

Date posted: 19 July 2025

Consultant: Rumi Wada