JOB ID 26978

Indirect Procurement Segment Leader (Logistics, Travel & Events)

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.

As a leader in the indirect purchasing area, you will be in charge of each business site (head office, factory, R&D, etc.) in Kanagawa Prefecture across the board. Although it is not a procurement that is directly related to "product costs" like direct purchasing, the essence of indirect purchasing is to optimize areas that are essential for running the company, such as temporary staffing, IT, equipment, and event management.
We will lead the optimal decision-making from the perspective of QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) while coordinating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and overseas head office purchasing for purchasing projects brought in from each business site. It is not just a "person in charge of obtaining quotations and ordering", but a purchasing leader position with a strong consulting color, responsible for designing purchasing strategies, building a competitive environment, negotiations, and governance.

This position is for a Segment Leader in Indirect Purchasing, responsible for overseeing indirect purchasing activities across each sites in Kanagawa Prefecture, including the headquarters, factories, and R&D facilities. Unlike direct purchasing, which directly affects product costs, indirect purchasing focuses on optimizing areas essential for smooth company operations, such as temporary staffing, IT, equipment, and event management.

In this role, you will:
・Lead decision-making on purchasing requests from various sites
・Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and headquarters
・Optimize decisions based on QCD (Quality / Cost / Delivery) considerations

This is not simply a role for obtaining quotes and issuing orders; it is a strategic purchasing leadership position with strong consulting aspects, including designing procurement strategies, building competitive environments, negotiations, and governance.