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調達スペシャリスト/ Procurement Specialist

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A global consumer goods conglomerate is looking for a Procurement Specialist. The selected candidate will lead strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement operations to drive cost efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop category strategies and sourcing plans
  • Identify cost-saving initiatives and optimise spend
  • Lead RFP processes and negotiate supplier contracts
  • Manage procurement across vehicles, travel, mobile, 3PL, and marketing categories
  • Oversee vendor onboarding, budget control, and procurement reporting
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and Procure-to-Pay processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of procurement experience in Japan
  • Experience in negotiation
  • Prior experience in stakeholder management, spend analysis, and RFP
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Native level Japanese (JLPT N1+); business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in indirect procurement
  • Prior experience in a global company
  • Proven experience with analytical tools (Power BI)

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive group insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Long-term disability income compensation
  • 20 days paid leave in first year
  • Employee discount

About the Company:

An international conglomerate responsible for producing a popular range of consumer products, this organisation has seen rapid success over its years in operation. Now operating a worldwide network of more than tens of thousands of employees, this company continues to be a leader in its market.

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: E2EF8X

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Procurement

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥7,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: E2EF8X-7177E1C8

Date posted: 17 April 2026

Consultant: Nathan Letts