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シニアカテゴリーバイヤー/ Senior Category Buyer

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An international manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Category Buyer. The qualified applicant will be in charge of project spend in APAC region.

Responsibilities:

  • Enhance field material spending through negotiation
  • Improve working capital through payment term management
  • Develop category strategy and implement in sourcing decisions
  • Manage supplier accounts and optimise supply base
  • Monitor supplier performance and conduct business review
  • Negotiate and maintain contracts
  • Provide market intelligence and scout new suppliers
  • Deploy preferred supplier strategy for quality, delivery, and cost improvement

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, supply chain management, project management, or a relevant discipline (Master’s degree is ideal)
  • More than 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement
  • Experience in global trade
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Fluent level Japanese and English (Chinese is preferred)

About the Company:

An international conglomerate responsible for the manufacture of a wide portfolio of equipment and technologies, this organisation is one of the world’s largest enterprises. With hundreds of thousands of employees across worldwide locations, this organisation continues to be a leader in various industries.

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: F9NBIW

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

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

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: F9NBIW-328BE83C

Date posted: 17 June 2025

Consultant: Yuki Sekiguchi