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ファクトリーインダイレクトマネージャー/ Factory Indirect Manager

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An international food and beverage company is looking for a Factory Indirect Manager. The selected candidate will lead sourcing strategies to support business goals through supplier management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead sourcing strategy development for CAPEX and OPEX in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
  • Execute sourcing strategies to optimise cost, quality, schedule, service, innovation, and supply security
  • Manage annual CAPEX spend, including supplier research and contract negotiations
  • Oversee OPEX spend overing waste management, chemicals, and energy
  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to report project status, supplier management, and spending
  • Manage cash-out processes by negotiating payment terms, down payments, and payment schedules to ensure financial accuracy

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of experience in plant CAPEX sourcing as a buyer or plant engineer with supplier communication
  • Proficient in negotiation, tender management, contracting, supplier relationship management, industrial analysis, benchmarking, inflation forecasting, and should-cost modelling
  • SAP process knowledge is a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Proficient in Japanese and English (TOEIC 800+)

About the Company:

A leading global player in the food and beverage industry, this company is dedicated to delivering high-quality dairy, plant-based products, specialised nutrition, and natural mineral water. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and health-focused solutions, it empowers employees to drive positive change for both people and the planet.

Keywords:

工場間接調達, 調達, サプライヤーマネジメント, 消費財, 調達戦略, 資金管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: O7ZGDS

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥9,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: O7ZGDS-1C0E7DC8

Date posted: 1 July 2025

Consultant: Hayatt Shah