JOB ID 26561

Procurement Manager - Automotive Semiconductors

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥11,500,000~¥16,000,000

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.

As the person responsible for the contract strategy area of semiconductor procurement, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing strategies for all global semiconductor contracts, ensuring security of supply, and building procurement governance. You will be responsible for understanding the latest industry, material, and Fab trends, formulating and executing ordering strategies that follow changes in the business environment, and contributing to improving and securing business profitability by selecting and proposing optimal manufacturers and components.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Develop global mid- to long-term procurement strategy and contract policy for semiconductor components and manage global execution
    ・In collaboration with related divisions, minimize procurement risk and optimize price and delivery time
    ・Restructure organizational infrastructure and strengthen procurement capabilities through standardization of operations and governance design in the procurement area in collaboration with global offices ・Build relationships of trust with suppliers and strengthen relationships between key supplier executives and PAS executives ・Collaborate with global regional contracting divisions and collaborate with regional HQs to
    Build relationships of trust with suppliers and strengthen relationships between key supplier executives and PAS executives
    ・Collaborate with global regional contracting departments to optimize negotiations on cost, delivery, and other terms and conditions by collaborating with suppliers with regional HQs
    ・Develop and manage human resources in own department as an organization manager, develop young members, and raise their contracting skills Developing members and raising the level of contracting skills, and strengthening the execution capability of the division.
  • Requirements
    ・Experience in business development, sales, sales technology, SoC design
    , etc. at advanced semiconductor manufacturers ・Experience in development, procurement, and strategic sourcing
    in key technology areas that determine the performance and competitiveness of system platforms, such as semiconductors, software, and other direct materials at system manufacturers ・Experience in organizational management or training juniors or subordinates
    equivalent to that ・English proficiency (communication skills to communicate in English with internal and external personnel, TOEIC score of 600 or higher)
  • Preferred
    General knowledge of business practices in the automotive industry, general knowledge of the mechanics of automobiles, and general knowledge of the supply chain.
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥11,500,000~¥16,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Listed company, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Childcare support system, Overseas business trip, Weekends and holidays off, Make use of languages, Major corporation, Management Position

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