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JOB ID 24686
Luxury Automotive Importer Purchasing
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
- Tokyo
- ¥7,500,000~¥9,000,000
This brand is known for its sleek, high-performance vehicles that blend luxury with engineering precision. With a legacy rooted in motorsport, it has From iconic sports cars to versatile SUVs, it offers a driving experience that's hard to match, thanks to its distinctive design and unmatched handling. From iconic sports cars to versatile SUVs, it offers a driving experience that's hard to match, thanks to its distinctive design and unmatched handling.
A European premium automotive importer is looking for a new Senior Commodity Buyer. They are looking for a seasoned Senior Buyer to take charge of complex This role requires a strategic and analytical mindset to enhance procurement processes and deliver maximum value to the organization. This role requires a strategic and analytical mindset to enhance procurement processes and deliver maximum value to the organization.
The role focuses on indirect purchasing, but they are very open to candidates with only The role focuses on indirect purchasing, but they are very open to candidates with only direct purchasing experience.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- - Lead comprehensive procurement activities, including sourcing strategy development, RFQ creation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Lead comprehensive procurement activities, including sourcing strategy development, RFQ creation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Analyze supplier offers, conduct cost evaluations, and prepare award recommendations to drive cost-saving initiatives and achieve optimal terms. through strategic negotiations.
- Manage tender processes by preparing, facilitating, and coordinating tenders, inquiries, and supplier quotations, while aligning with group brands to synchronize procurement activities.
- Oversee contract development, negotiation, and finalization for non-production materials and real estate, ensuring supplier compliance with corporate standards and directives.
- Continuously improve procurement processes by leveraging benchmarking data, collaborating with regional sourcing teams, and implementing strategies to optimize costs and enhance operational efficiency.
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- Requirements
- - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with experience in direct or indirect procurement for marketing, PR, IT, logistics, and facility services.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP MM is a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, managing complex contracts, and collaborating across teams or companies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills, with a logical and methodical approach.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and project management capabilities.
- Skilled in communication, facilitation, and presentations, with business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
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- Location
- Tokyo
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥7,500,000~¥9,000,000
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- Attractive
Points - No relocation, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Weekends and holidays off, Make use of languages
- Attractive
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