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Head of Indirect Materials Procurement Preparation Office

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥12,500,000~¥16,500,000

As a world-class automotive parts supplier, we globally offer a wide range of products and solutions supporting the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technology that connects people, cars, and society, we contribute to realizing safe, comfortable, and sustainable mobility experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value that meets ever-changing market needs.

You will lead the establishment of the indirect materials procurement organization and design the governance system for indirect material procurement.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    ● Responsibilities and Roles

    ● In
    the newly established indirect materials procurement department — Formulating
    the organizational structure of the department — Collaborating with supervisors and related departments to establish governance-based rules and processes, and thoroughly
    implementing them company-wide — Coordinating
    with each department to understand current business content — Negotiations with buyers and negotiations and coordination
    with internal related departments — Team management

    that can promote human resource development and mindset change among subordinates ● Specific job duties
    — Organization and establishment of company-wide governance (such as establishing regulatory standards), negotiations with
    department heads — Setting goals, achieving them, and supporting
    subordinates to execute them — Human resource development and fostering a comfortable working environment

    ●What You’ll Gain from This Role
    — Gaining a Management Perspective: Establishing an organization from a company-wide, global perspective; prioritizing tasks; and generating business results
    — Leadership: The ability to engage others; project management; and the skills to lead organizations and people in situations involving conflicting interests
    — Building a Company-Wide PAS Professional Network:Collaborating with a diverse range of personnel, including executive officers and functional leaders

    ●Workplace Atmosphere
    —As this is a newly established organization, we ask that you help shape the workplace culture
    —The Global Procurement Division is an organization of approximately 120 employees. Over the past two years, we have expanded external hiring, and mid-career hires are actively contributing

    ● Career Path
    — Depending on your performance, we offer career paths leading to roles such as Head of Overall Procurement, Head of Direct Materials, or Head of other departments.
    — As this role involves cross-functional activities, you’ll have frequent interactions with department heads and external suppliers, and you’ll increasingly represent the company in these interactions.
  • Requirements
    ■ Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders with differing interests
    ■ Resilience to persistently drive initiatives forward even in the face of opposition

    ■ Experience leading teams of 5 or more people
    ■ Experience driving company-wide reforms to systems and governance
    ■ Experience negotiating with external business partners
    ■ Practical experience with indirect materials and MRO
  • Preferred
    [Personality Competencies]
    ■ Proactive
    approach to new challenges ■ Logical thinking
    skills to analyze data and derive insights ■ Ability
    to communicate effectively and collaborate both inside and outside the team ■ Ability to communicate smoothly with diverse stakeholders and build consensus
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥12,500,000~¥16,500,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Average age 30s, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Management Position, New businesses and services

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