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間接調達/ Indirect Procurement

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An international medical devices company is seeking an Indirect Procurement professional. The selected candidate will develop and implement cost-reduction strategies, manage suppliers, and ensure procurement compliance across multiple commodities.

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Formulate and execute purchasing and cost-reduction strategies to achieve KPIs
  • Conduct bids, RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, and manage related schedules and documentation
  • Manage supplier evaluation and ensure compliance with quality and risk guidelines
  • Ensure adherence to procurement compliance in supplier selection, evaluation, and negotiations
  • Review purchase requisitions to prevent unreasonable purchases

Requirements:

  • Practical experience in procurement and purchasing
  • Indirect purchasing experience in IT-related, Fleet, Travel, Marketing, Advisory Service, or Real Estate
  • Sales experience in IT, leasing, travel, marketing, real estate, or B2B service industries is ideal
  • Knowledge of negotiation, supplier management, contract management, internal stakeholder management, and data analysis
  • Understanding of purchasing systems and procurement-related processes is preferred
  • Business level Japanese and English (TOEIC 750+)

About the Company:

An international firm that produces, maintains, and supplies medical equipment to healthcare professionals. They serve a global market and ensures top-tier quality goods and services.

Keywords:

間接購買, 購買戦略, コスト削減, サプライヤー管理, 調達コンプライアンス, 入札管理, 求人, 外資系

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Procurement

Industry: Medical and Nursing

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: ZM7TCX-7433CB57

Date posted: 15 August 2025

Consultant: Leo Tsang