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Purchasing Manager - Automotive Industry Exclusive job
| Hiring Company | Next Move K.K. |
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 8 million yen ~ 12 million yen |
Work Style
Minimal Overtime Flex TimeJob Description
About the company
We are currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to join a highly profitable international automotive company with operations in Japan.
Who are you
◆ You will have multiple years of purchasing and procurement experience (automotive industry preferred).
◆ You will be passionate about building strategic supplier relationships and driving cost optimization.
Why apply
◆ You will lead strategic procurement for premium products.
◆ Manage supplier relationships across international markets.
◆ Join a consistently profitable operation with strong market position.
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
| Career Level | Executive |
| Minimum English Level | Daily Conversation |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Education Level | High-School |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience in ONE or MORE of the following:
◆ Multiple years of purchasing and procurement experience
◆ University degree and proven supplier management track record
◆ Strong technical knowledge of purchasing procedures and materials
◆ Business-level Japanese and strong English communication skills
◆ Willingness to relocate to Kansai
Experience in ONE or MORE of the following areas is desirable:
◆ Automotive industry experience preferred
◆ Knowledge of IATF16949, ISO14001, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA
◆ ERP system experience and advanced PC proficiency
◆ Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Job Location
- Kyoto Prefecture
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 8 million yen ~ 12 million yen |
| Industry | Automobile and Parts |
Job Category
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management > Purchasing, Procurement
- Executives and Corporate Planning > Corporate, Business Planning, PMO
- Accounting and Finance > Corporate Finance, Financial Controller
Company Details
| Company Type | Large Company (more than 300 employees) - International Company |
| Non-Japanese Ratio | Majority Non-Japanese |
