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カテゴリーバイヤー/ Category Buyer

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A renowned eCommerce company is looking for a Category Buyer. The selected candidate will lead procurement strategies and supplier management to drive cost efficiency and assortment optimisation.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost and supplier performance
  • Conduct pricing analysis, evaluate sourcing scenarios, and benchmark supplier offers
  • Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers
  • Manage inventory levels to reduce stockouts and minimise waste
  • Recommend product assortments based on data insights and market trends

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 2-3 years of experience in international trade, purchasing, procurement, merchandising, category management
  • Experience in eCommerce or grocery
  • Prior in-office work experience
  • Proven startup experience is a plus
  • Knowledge with eCommerce and project management tools (Shopify, Slack, AirTable, ShipHero, Notion, and Asana)
  • Understanding of MS Excel or Google Sheets functions (INDEX-MATCH, VLOOKUP, etc.)
  • Native level Japanese; business level English (Mandarin is ideal)

Benefits:

  • Medical benefits
  • Paid PTO
  • Commuter benefits
  • Company retreats, happy hours, dinners, and other outings
  • Monthly subscription and unlimited in-office Japanese snacks

About the Company:

A leading innovator in the subscription and eCommerce space, this global company specialises in curating premium Japanese snacks and lifestyle goods for customers worldwide. With a strong focus on cultural authenticity, customer experience, and digital growth, it continues to connect job seekers with exciting opportunities in a fast-growing, cross-cultural environment.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 物流, ロジスティクス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: BKLHSC

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Procurement

Industry: New Media and Internet

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Third Language: Chinese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: BKLHSC-80A88C2F

Date posted: 22 July 2025

Consultant: Hayatt Shah