Purchasing and management for materials (cost reduction, supplier selection and management) [Gifu] (Gifu)

Purchasing Officer | Japan & Korean Markets

This international manufacturer specializes in advanced materials that support critical technologies in energy storage, electronics, and high-performance industrial systems. With production and R&D sites spanning Europe and Asia, the company is recognized for its deep technical know-how, strong customer partnerships, and sustainability-driven innovation. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions-particularly in the field of lithium-ion battery technology.

As Purchasing Officer - Japan & South Korea, you will lead country-level sourcing activities across the plant (10 - 20%), logistics and warehousing categories (80 - 90%), coordinating closely with supply chain teams and vendors. You'll drive purchasing efficiency, ensure policy compliance, and deliver measurable savings aligned with global and regional procurement strategies. You'll drive purchasing efficiency, ensure policy compliance, and deliver measurable savings aligned with global and regional procurement strategies. This role directly supports trading operations in Japan and Korea.

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Engineering Support Manager

A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. They design and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.

You will lead the Support Engineering Group, which includes procurement of satellite components and related products, supply chain development, satellite assembly, testing, and inspection by GSE (Ground Support Service & Equipment), and factory management. You will lead the Support Engineering Group as a playing manager.

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Purchasing Specialist | International Tier 1

Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

This position focuses on managing the procurement and purchasing activities for automotive components such as headlamps. The role involves supplier selection, cost negotiations, and strong communication.

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Global Procurement Manager (Mechanical Components)

As one of the world's top-class automotive parts suppliers, we globally develop a wide range of products and solutions that support the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technologies that connect people, vehicles, and society, we contribute to the realization of safe, comfortable, and sustainable mobility experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value in response to constantly changing market needs.

You will be responsible for promoting global procurement and pricing contracts related to mechanical components (stampings, resins, die-castings, optical components, etc.) that support state-of-the-art in-vehicle equipment. Through strategic sourcing activities, negotiations with suppliers, and collaboration with internal design, quality, and manufacturing departments, this position aims to enhance overall procurement operations and maximize cost competitiveness.

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Procurement

Our company is the top company in Japan in car navigation systems. While the company has a long history and a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business with the trends of the times. As for products for individuals, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio systems, and drive recorders. For corporate customers, the company's main business is mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand of car navigation systems, the company also supplies OEM products to automobile manufacturers for their OEM car navigation systems. from 2020, the company is partnering with a major automobile parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit for the next-generation CASE automobiles.

Our Procurement Department is organized into teams by role and consists of five sections: "Cost Planning Section," "Supply Planning Section," "Supply Management Section," "Procurement Strategy Section," and "Procurement Management Section. This position will be assigned to the Cost Planning Section. This team is responsible for the overall "cost" of all parts used in our products, from electronic parts and semiconductors to mechanical parts, and specifically handles a wide range of activities from selection and determination of suppliers to cost reduction activities. The responsibilities are divided by parts, and you will be assigned to one of the following parts after you join the company.

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Management of Procurement - Automotive Semiconductors

As one of the world's top-class automotive parts suppliers, we globally develop a wide range of products and solutions that support the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technologies that connect people, vehicles, and society, we contribute to the realization of safe, comfortable, and sustainable mobility experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value in response to constantly changing market needs.

The position will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of all global semiconductor contracts in the Automotive business.
The role will be responsible for building relationships of trust with suppliers and strengthening relationships between key supplier executives and PAS executives.
- Organizing work items with the group's centralized contracting department for stand-alone semiconductor contracting operations, and developing procurement strategies and methods
- Promoting commonality and standardization and collaboration with the global regional contracting departments
- Collaborating with the global regional contracting departments - Working closely with the global regional contracting departments Collaborate with global regional contracting divisions to optimize cost, delivery, and other terms and conditions negotiations with suppliers that have HQs in the region

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SCM and Purchasing

The company is the Japanese subsidiary of a semiconductor equipment manufacturer founded in the USA.
It is among the world's top in revenue, scale, and market share.
Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success. Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success.
Ranked No. 1 in global semiconductor equipment sales in 2022, it provides a chance to leverage skills in a growing industry with the market leader.




This role focuses on managing repair items for in-house equipment, unlike general purchasing. The US team handles contracts and pricing, while the buyer oversees transport, schedules, pricing verification, supplier capacity, delivery negotiations, and logistics issues. Repair items are shipped globally, and you'll collaborate with engineers, SCM teams, and suppliers. Products handled include power supplies, pumps, heaters, and other related equipment.

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Purchasing Specialist | Buyer

Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

This position focuses on managing the procurement and purchasing activities for automotive components such as dampers, torque converters, and The role involves supplier selection, cost negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supplier relationships and ensure cost efficiency while adhering to company standards. The role involves supplier selection, cost negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supplier relationships and ensure cost efficiency while adhering to company standards.

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Procurement services related to semiconductors, electronic components and software

The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
Currently, we are focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].



The procurement environment for semiconductors and electronic components is also changing day by day in the midst of the once-in-a-century revolution in the automotive industry. To fulfill our procurement mission of “pursuing procurement competitiveness,” “pursuing stable procurement,” and “coexistence and co-prosperity with suppliers,” we are looking for people who can work with us to plan and execute activities such as establishing procurement strategies, systems, and rules in cooperation with various stakeholders in society, including customers and industry organizations, in addition to suppliers and relevant internal departments. We are looking for people who can work together with us to plan and execute activities such as building procurement strategies and setting up systems and rules.

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