購買マネージャー / Purchasing Manager

An international automotive technology company is looking for a Purchasing Manager. The selected candidate will lead sourcing strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and category purchasing activities to support business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing strategies that support business goals and gain stakeholder buy-in for contract decisions
• Analyse spend and purchasing trends, assess current suppliers, and identify suitable alternative suppliers
• Evaluate suppliers' financial standing, insurance, and related performance to complete pre-qualification
• Lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes and define contract scope within required timelines, while agreeing and documenting commercial terms
• Review and clarify bid packages, negotiate pricing and terms, and make ordering recommendations that support cost reduction, cost avoidance, and cost control, including supplier consolidation where appropriate
• Negotiate MSAs and other long-term agreements, establish performance metrics, and drive continuous cost reductions through planned and ad hoc negotiations
• Ensure NDAs, SOWs, and Master Purchase Agreements are executed before operations begin, and monitor market conditions, supply risks, and demand changes across the assigned category
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, oversee performance, resolve disputes, and act as the primary contact for contractual matters
• Make accurate decisions and maintain progress even when scope and schedule details are incomplete, and delivery timelines are short
• Operate ethically at all times and carry out work in line with financial interests

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in management, supply chain, engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• More than 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related roles
• Proven experience leading contracts, RFPs/RFx, and vendor negotiations
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word, with confidence in managing contract documents including Acrobat
• Practical knowledge of commercial contract structures including NDA, SOW, and MSA, together with basic contract law
• Strong skills in negotiation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal communication
• Solid analytical and judgement skills
• Business-level English

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in fleet, marketing, professional services, rental equipment, service installers, waste services, technology, or related purchasing
• Strong analytical background in SQL and Python
• Proficient in Japanese or Chinese

About the Company:

A globally recognised automotive technology company specialising in electric vehicles and sustainable energy solutions. The company operates worldwide and is committed to innovation, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain excellence.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 調達, 購買, エンジニアリング, 自動車, テクノロジー, 外資系

Job Ref: 1V747I