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間接調達シニアマネージャー/ Indirect Sourcing Senior Manager

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An international food and beverage company is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Sourcing. The selected candidate will lead sourcing strategies across key indirect categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost, quality, and service improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on internal business needs and market analysis
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver year-on-year productivity improvements
  • Manage sourcing activities, including analysis, strategy development, tendering, negotiation, and supplier selection
  • Represent indirect procurement to internal stakeholders and external suppliers for negotiations and contracting
  • Supervise and support team members across logistics and COE functions
  • Manage contracts and terms with suppliers across assigned categories
  • Drive supplier relationship management initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, and innovation
  • Lead digitalisation, policy, process, reporting, and governance improvements within the COE
  • Manage key indirect categories including logistics, A&P, and professional services

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 10 years of experience in indirect sourcing or procurement
  • Advanced negotiation, tender, contracting, and supplier relationship management experience
  • Industrial analysis, benchmarking, inflation forecasting, and should-cost modelling skills
  • SAP process knowledge
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Ability and willingness to work in a multinational and cross-functional environment
  • Business level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in FMCG or food industry

About the Company:

A global food and beverage organisation specialising in dairy, plant-based, and nutrition products, known for its strong commitment to health, sustainability, and innovation. The company offers dynamic career opportunities in a collaborative, growth-focused environment, making it an attractive choice for job seekers looking to build long-term careers in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Keywords:

間接購買, 調達マネージャー, サプライヤー管理, カテゴリーマネジメント, コスト削減, 外資系食品メーカー, 調達戦略, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: MQAI62

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Procurement

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: MQAI62-24F58A5A

Date posted: 20 April 2026

Consultant: Sujan Karki