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JOB ID 25578
Purchasing Officer | Japan & Korean Markets
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,500,000
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 (40%), logistics and warehousing categories, coordinating closely with supply chain teams and vendors. warehousing categories, 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 This role directly supports trading operations in Japan and Korea.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- - Establish and streamline local purchasing processes in line with global category management strategy
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and sourcing alternatives through data-driven market analysis
- Consolidate procurement needs across Japan and South Korea and maintain visibility into spend (~5M€ annually)
- Manage strategic relationships with logistics and warehousing vendors; conduct regular performance reviews
- Provide detailed reporting on KPIs, forecasts, and savings achievements
- Analyze market trends and cost drivers to optimize purchasing decisions and enhance competitiveness
- Maintain supplier panels, conduct market surveys, and integrate new sources as needed
- Ensure full compliance with procurement policies at site and country levels
- Collaborate across regional teams to exchange best practices and foster continuous improvement
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- Requirements
- - 8+ years of experience in sourcing and purchasing, with a strong focus on logistics and warehousing categories
- Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Engineering, or equivalent field Engineering, or equivalent field
- Proven expertise in commercial and operational procurement within logistics environments
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Structured, independent, and results-oriented work style
- Strong interpersonal skills for building cross -functional and regional relationships
- High ethical standards and professional integrity
- Fluency in English, Japanese, and Korean (written and spoken) - Proficiency in English, Japanese, and Korean (written and spoken)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, SAP ERP, and relevant tools
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- Location
- Tokyo
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,500,000
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- Attractive
Points - Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Make use of languages, Directly under president and executives, Major corporation
- Attractive
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