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[Company Characteristics]■Stable Foundation × Long Business Track Record in Japan

We are a global manufacturer providing products to a wide range of markets, including semiconductors, industrial equipment, research, medical, and consumer goods. We have been operating in Japan for many years, building a stable business foundation.■ Increased Staffing / New Positions:

This is not a recruitment to fill vacancies, but rather a recruitment to increase staff due to business expansion. It's also recommended for those looking to advance their careers in a new position.■Work-Life Balance:

You can work remotely two days a week and utilize flexible working hours. Overtime is also relatively low, at around 10-20 hours per month, making it an environment where it is easy to maintain a work-life balance, even within the procurement and manufacturing industries.■High-quality Made-in-Japan products:

We have production bases in Japan and are focusing on the Japanese market. You can work with peace of mind regarding the future while being involved in the creation of high-quality products.Responsibilities– Intercompany Procurement Management (30%) - Manage purchasing requirements from group companies; lead the process from PO to delivery; coordinate with business units and global procurement/supply chain teams on lead times and supply issues

– Third-Party Procurement & Sourcing (25%) - Identify and select external suppliers in Japan; negotiate RFQ/RFP processes; pricing/terms; support contract renewals; develop procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and service levels

– Vendor/Supplier Management (20%) - Build relationships with key suppliers; manage KPIs and scorecards; conduct regular reviews and improvement actions

- Supplier Evaluation, Audit & Compliance (10%) - Conduct supplier evaluation, qualification, audits, corrective action follow-

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; Partner with Business Units, Finance, Legal, Quality, and Logistics to resolve procurement topicQualifications– 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supplier management

– ​​Experience handling both intercompany and third-party procurement

– ​​Experience in vendor selection, price/contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and KPI management

– ​​Experience with SAP or ERP-based purchasing and PO operations

– People manager experience (3+ years) and/or project manager experience (3+ years)

– Business-level Japanese and English (communication, negotiation, documentation)

– Ability to explain using data, prioritize multiple tasks, and drive actions logically

– Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related fieldWelcome– Experience in supplier audits, quality/compliance assessment, and corrective action management

– ​​Experience in medical devices, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or engineering sectors

– Improvement working with overseas group companies/suppliers in a multinational environment

– ​​Track record in procurement process, cost reduction, and risk mitigation

– Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, or other procurement systems; ISO 9001/13485; supplier quality management

– ​​Medical device knowledge, procurement-related certification, or supplier audit-related qualificationJob Number 302749FB-NKL

Salary Annual salary of approximately 7 million to 10 million yen

*May vary depending on the candidate's experience and skills.

BenefitsCongratulatory and condolence payments, retirement allowance system, various pension systems, welfare points system, transportation allowance, various social insurance, group insurance, welfare services, health management and vaccination subsidies, various discount systems, company club activitiesFlexible working hours,

approximately 2 days of remote work per week possible.

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