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購買担当/ Country Purchaser

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A multinational automotive parts manufacturer is searching for a Country Purchaser. The selected applicant will be managing indirect procurement for major categories, driving cost savings and automation initiatives. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as assistant manager, guiding the team and building trust with members and internal customers through mutual communication
  • Manage indirect procurement for key commodities, including achieving savings and automation targets, and support regional procurement activities
  • Establish procurement strategy to maximise profit and support all Business Units
  • Ensure continuous improvement of purchasing processes and systems aligned with corporate strategies in the region
  • Act as an ambassador for indirect purchasing for all responsible legal entities
  • Manage and support all indirect material purchasing activities for the responsible categories
  • Responsible for defined major procurement categories

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience in the purchasing or procurement function
  • Experience in project management, process definition and implementation
  • Experience in leading projects and smaller functional teams
  • Experience in a multinational company
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

One of the world’s renowned manufacturers of automotive components based in Europe. This company’s products are widely used in the automotive and transportation business.

Keywords:

購買, 調達, サプライチェーン, 自動車, メーカー, 外資系

Job Ref: ESQZ4V

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing

Industry: Automotive

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Kanagawa

Job Reference: ESQZ4V-40765273

Date posted: 8 July 2025

Consultant: Eduardo Dolz