カテゴリーバイヤー/ Category Buyer
A global leader in the chemical industry is looking for a Category Buyer. The selected candidate will execute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Execute global and regional category strategies at the local site level
- Lead RFx processes, supplier tenders, and commercial negotiations
- Manage supplier selection, contract implementation, and compliance
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyse procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global procurement teams to optimise procurement and create value
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, engineering, or a related domain
- More than 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing
- Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Business level Japanese; professional level English
Preferred requirements:
- Experience supporting multi-site operations
- Prior procurement experience within manufacturing or chemical industries
- Proven project management experience
- Understanding of cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and benchmarking methodologies)
About the Company:
A global leader in the chemical industry with a long history of excellence. This company is well-recognised for manufacturing superior chemical products across the world.
Keywords:
化学, ケミカル, メーカー, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: 7T6COC
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Procurement
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Language: Japanese - Professional working
Second Language: English - Business level
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 7T6COC-5204CBBC
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Consultant: Linh Ngo
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