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購買コーディネーター/ Purchasing Coordinator

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An international power management company is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator. The selected candidate will manage end-to-end purchasing operations, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and maintain accurate ERP data to support a stable supply chain.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare purchase requests and issue purchase orders for local suppliers based on manufacturing component shortage alerts
  • Confirm part numbers, pricing, and lead times with suppliers and submit component schedules to planners
  • Obtain competitive quotations to ensure cost-effective sourcing
  • Receive and inspect incoming goods and process supplier payments
  • Prepare purchase requests and issue purchase orders for inter-company and overseas suppliers
  • Confirm part numbers, lead times, and transfer prices and submit delivery schedules to inter-company customer service representatives
  • Review cost breakdowns and submit transfer price requests
  • Acknowledge sales orders for inter-company resale items and update confirmed delivery dates in the manufacturing system
  • Coordinate with the customer service team to communicate delivery schedules and negotiate adjustments
  • Process and verify forwarder invoices to ensure accurate and timely logistics payments
  • Manage import inspection suppliers for resale items
  • Coordinate import schedules and manage delivery priorities
  • Maintain accurate ERP system data to support purchasing and production operations
  • Create and update supplier master and item master records, including pricing, transfer prices, cost breakdowns, and lead times
  • Hold regular meetings with suppliers to identify and prevent potential issues
  • Monitor delivery status, manage priorities, and negotiate with suppliers as required
  • Conduct regular online meetings with inter-company planners to resolve delivery delays
  • Support new product development by contributing to product understanding and supplier selection
  • Identify and develop new suppliers for future development needs and emerging technologies

Requirements:

  • Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems for data entry and maintenance
  • Experience coordinating with Planning, Customer Service, and overseas teams
  • Experience negotiating with suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, and priorities
  • Professional level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

This company operates in the power management industry, providing solutions that improve energy efficiency and sustainability across a wide range of sectors. Its products support data centres, utilities, industrial, commercial, aerospace, mobility, and residential markets.

Keywords:

購買, 調達, サプライチェーン, 生産管理, サプライヤー管理, 物流, 在庫管理, 新製品開発, 電力管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 7B3SR3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥4,500,000 - ¥6,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 7B3SR3-152C2D42

Date posted: 30 June 2026

Consultant: Tina Nguyen