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Job ID : 1607000 Date Updated : August 7th, 2026

Mechanical Component Sourcing Specialist

Hiring Company Global Energy Technology Company
Location Kanagawa Prefecture
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 8.5 million yen

Job Description

  • Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, meeting required delivery times, and minimizing cost.
  • Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.
  • Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers.
  • Conduct requests for information, quotation, information, proposal (RFI/Q/P) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
  • Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality and service.
  • Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives. • Execute contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
  • Drive the parts and process qualification in coordination with Supplier Quality teams.
  • Work closely with Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Leader to guarantee supply for portfolios.
  • Identify opportunities and implement actions to continually reduce wasted time, money, and resources from assigned tasks.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • - 5–10 years of sourcing/procurement experience, preferably in Mechanics or Mechanical components
  • - Experience working with domestic and overseas Mechanical manufacturer/ distributor and brokers.
  • - Proven track record in negotiation, cost management, and supplier development Required Knowledge / Skills
  • - Understanding of Mechanical components, supply markets, and technical specifications
  • - Moderate digital skills, including use of procurement systems, Excel/Power BI, and ERP tools
  • - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills Language Skills
  • - Business-level Japanese and English (both written and spoken)

Job Location

  • Kanagawa Prefecture

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 8.5 million yen
Industry Other (Manufacturing)

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