JOB ID 24500

Strategic Procurement Specialist

  • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
  • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics Operation, SCM
  • Tokyo
  • ¥8,000,000~¥20,000,000

This company aims to provide new mobility solutions by leveraging expertise from both the automotive and electronics industries. electrification, connected technologies, autonomous driving, and the integration of entertainment, it strives to lead the next-generation luxury car market.

Since its establishment, the company has pursued technological innovation and the enhancement of customer experiences, delivering unique services and products globally. Through the development of high-performance EVs, it also contributes to reducing environmental impact and achieving a sustainable society.

You will be entrusted with a wide range of tasks including planning and formulation of our procurement strategy, development and prototype purchasing, and selection and management of business partners.
We are in the phase of concurrently executing the launch of our own procurement function, introduction of the first model to the market, and enhancement of competitiveness/preparation for the development of next-generation models, and as procurement experts, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks from planning areas to buyers. You will be involved in a wide range of tasks from planning to buying as a procurement expert.

While you will first demonstrate your expertise in the procurement area, in the future, depending on your experience, you may be involved in the optimization of the entire supply chain, starting with procurement, or in conceptual studies.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Procurement of prototype parts (sensors, cameras, ECUs, semiconductors, batteries, displays, etc.)
    ・Procurement strategy planning considering QMS and CSR sustainability
    ・Procurement of development parts (sensors, cameras, ECUs, semiconductors, batteries, displays, etc.)
    ・Procurement of engineering resources (software development outsourcing)
    Software license area procurement (negotiation of license conditions, contract conclusion, etc.)
    ・Engineering resource procurement (software development outsourcing)
  • Requirements
    Procurement (prototype and development purchasing area) 3+ years experience
    - Knowledge of electrical, semiconductor, and mechanical component technologies and manufacturing processes
    - Ability to balance cost/performance/growth and negotiation skills
    - Experience in partner credit management and compliancy management
    - Experience in assessing outsourcing, including SW areas
  • Preferred
    Experience in procurement team or new business
    - Experience as an engineer or software developer
    - Knowledge of software licensing
    - Sales experience in electrical, semiconductor or other industries
    - Experience in mass production purchasing
    ■Personality Requirements
    - Proactive in challenging situations where processes and practices are not set in stone and in unknown areas - Able to proactively communicate and build meaningful relationships with diverse internal and external parties to achieve goals - Willingness to work in a muddy environment and to work proactively to achieve goals
    Able to proactively communicate and build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
    ・Willingness to work hard to achieve goals
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥8,000,000~¥20,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Make use of languages

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