購買担当/ Country Purchaser
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
About the job

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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: ESQZ4V-40765273
Date posted: 8 July 2025
Consultant: Eduardo Dolz
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