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間接調達マネージャー/ Indirect Procurement Manager

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A multinational manufacturing company is looking for a Procurement Manager. The selected candidate will lead plant procurement operations, manage supplier performance, support CAPEX projects, drive cost optimisation initiatives, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and operational objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead procurement activities for industrial and non-industrial goods, MRO, and services to support plant operations
  • Manage procurement planning and execution for spare parts, utilities, and technical services
  • Lead CAPEX procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and delivery coordination
  • Drive supplier performance management, cost-reduction initiatives, and long-term sourcing strategies
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to support operational and business objectives
  • Support procurement process improvements, automation initiatives, and category strategy execution
  • Provide procurement performance reporting, risk assessments, and value creation recommendations to management

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant field
  • 5-10 years of experience in Opex procurement in an industrial environment (oil and gas, petrochemical, or fine chemical sectors)
  • Experience in establishing and negotiating service contracts including equipment maintenance, asset maintenance, and general supply contracts
  • Ability to work in a multinational environment and global team
  • Experience acting as a key interface between local operational teams and regional sites
  • Experience working in a matrix environment across organisations and functions
  • Fluent level Japanese; proficient in English

About the Company:

This company operates in the manufacturing industry and supports large-scale industrial operations through advanced production and procurement practices. It works within a global environment, promoting operational excellence, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Keywords:

調達管理, 購買管理, サプライヤー管理, 契約交渉, 設備投資調達, コスト削減, 調達戦略, サプライチェーン, ベンダーマネジメント, 工場運営, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 9SCG4C

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Procurement

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Osaka

Job Reference: 9SCG4C-B6F75F42

Date posted: 9 June 2026

Consultant: Icten Yuksel Kilik

Phone number: +81645603126

icten.yukselkilik@robertwalters.co.jp

Icten Yuksel Kilik

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