カテゴリーバイヤー/ Category Buyer
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
About the job

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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: BKLHSC-80A88C2F
Date posted: 22 July 2025
Consultant: Hayatt Shah
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