JOB ID 26495

Procurement of automotive parts

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥4,000,000~¥8,300,000

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.

In the midst of management reform, you will be responsible for promoting the autonomy and efficiency of the procurement function.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Promote activities to improve competitiveness (issue identification, negotiation strategy planning, price negotiation, etc.)
    ・Gather and analyze information on component industry trends and manufacturer trends (management strategy, business policy, technological innovation, sales strategy, etc.)
    ・Develop negotiation strategy (formulate order selection policy, develop negotiation story, etc.)
    ・Source new manufacturers (global) and proposals to relevant internal departments (design, QA, manufacturing)
    ・Promotion of sourcing activities (price determination and negotiation of terms and conditions, establishment of optimal contract scheme)
    ・Promotion of activities to improve competitiveness (identification of ideal prices and issues, formulation of negotiation levers, implementation of price negotiations, promotion of introduction of VE proposals)
  • Requirements
    ■ Responsibilities
    ・Experience in any of the following with knowledge of semiconductors, electrical components, mechanical components, etc.
    Examples: Experience in sales and SE at a trading company (general trading company, specialized trading company), experience in sales, sales engineering and development at a manufacturer, experience in procurement contracts at an OEM
    ・Ability to read and write at a good level (Reference: TOEIC 600 points)
    ■ Responsibilities
    ・Experience in organizational management as an organization head, or equivalent experience in training junior staff and subordinates
    【Personality/Competency】
    ・Positive thinking, ability to think independently, high communication skills, and ability to take action
    ・Information gathering and analysis skills, hypothesis building and verification skills
    ・ Decisiveness to judge whether things are necessary or unnecessary
    ・Leadership to drive change with enthusiasm and without compromise
  • Preferred
    General knowledge of business practices in the automotive industry, automotive mechanics and supply chain
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥4,000,000~¥8,300,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Average age 30s, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, New businesses and services, Management Position

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