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| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 11 million yen ~ 14 million yen |
Job Description:
Develop and execute regional category spend strategies (Direct OEM/ODM & Indirect) aligned with global productivity and cost targets.
Lead strategic sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiations (MSAs), and continuous cost improvement (CIP) initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite stakeholders (Japan Business VP, Directors) and global/regional procurement hubs.
Manage top-tier local/regional suppliers to drive operational value, innovation, and sustainable sourcing.
Job Description (職務内容):
グローバルの目標に沿った日本市場のカテゴリー購買戦略(OEM/ODM直接材および間接材)の策定と実行
戦略的ソーシング、サプライヤー選定、契約交渉(基本合意書・MSA締結)、コスト改善(CIP)プロジェクトの推進
日本法人の役員層(事業VP、各部門ディレクター)およびAPAC/グローバルの購買チームとの強固な信頼関係構築
主要サプライヤーとのリレーションシップマネジメントを通じたイノベーションと持続可能な製品調達の実現
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 6 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Daily Conversation |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills:
5+ years of managerial/leadership experience in Procurement or Category Management within FMCG, Cosmetics, or Consumer Goods.
Strong track record in Direct Contract Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) management and Indirect Sourcing (Marketing, Professional Services).
In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing processes (e.g., 7-Step Model) and ERP systems (SAP, Ariba, Spend Analytics).
Fluent/Business-level English and Japanese with exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Required Skills (応募要件):
FMCG(消費財)、化粧品、日用品業界における5年以上の購買・カテゴリーマネジメント経験
OEM/ODM等の受託製造(直接材)管理および間接材(マーケティング、専門サービス等)の購買経験
戦略的ソーシング(7ステップモデル等)の知見、およびERPシステム(SAP、Ariba等)の使用経験
ステークホルダーとの高い交渉力・コミュニケーション能力、およびビジネスレベル以上の日本語・英語力
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 11 million yen ~ 14 million yen |
| Industry | Daily Necessities, Cosmetics |
| Company Type | Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) - International Company |
| Non-Japanese Ratio | Majority Japanese |