Senior Procurement Officer

Plant Buyer | Direct Materials

A leading global supplier of advanced ePowertrain solutions, specializing in power electronics, ECU hardware, and software integration. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company collaborates with top-tier automotive manufacturers to drive innovation in electrified mobility. Their commitment to technological excellence, quality, and sustainability has positioned them as a key player in the transition toward next- generation electric and hybrid vehicles. Their commitment to technological excellence, quality, and sustainability has positioned them as a key player in the transition toward next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles.

The firm is currently seeking a Plant Buyer - Direct Materials for the Aichi Plant to support local sourcing and supplier management of The firm is currently seeking a Plant Buyer - Direct Materials for the Aichi Plant to support local sourcing and supplier management of outsourced and plant-specific components.
This key role bridges procurement strategy and operational excellence, ensuring reliable supplier performance for manufacturing continuity and cost competitiveness.

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Purchasing Specialist

With a legacy of innovation spanning 88 years, the firm is a Global leader in automotive technology, specializing in cutting-edge solutions for vehicle components. With a strong presence in Japan and a commitment to innovation, the company partners with top OEMs to develop high-performance, sustainable, and cost-effective products. They foster a dynamic and forward-thinking culture, offering employees the opportunity to drive business growth and shape the future of mobility. They foster a dynamic and forward-thinking culture, offering employees the opportunity to drive business growth and shape the future of mobility.

The firm is seeking a Specialist - Procurement (Automotive Systems) to join the Japan office in Yokohama. This position will focus on This position will focus on sourcing and procurement activities for the company's vision system business, contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance , and overall operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to supplier management and internal coordination. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to supplier management and internal coordination.

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Purchasing Representative

The company is a trading company specializing in the procurement business of "semiconductors" and "electronic components".
The company is expanding its business in a wide range of fields such as "automotive," "medical," and "semiconductor equipment," with its strength in thorough "quality" and "authenticity inspection," and has had "zero" counterfeit items on display since its establishment.
The company will establish a Japanese subsidiary in 2022, and is expanding its business in a wide range of fields such as "automotive," "medical," and "semiconductor equipment.
The company has a very flat corporate structure, where you can easily communicate with the president and other managers.
This is a company where you can make the most of your "language skills" and work professionally.

As a Purchasing Manager, you will procure computer hardware from various suppliers in the Japanese market to meet global customer requirements in the electronic components industry. You will provide real-time feedback and market intelligence to sales staff and product management teams through interaction with other global locations during the procurement process, while developing new vendors, building relationships with existing suppliers, and negotiating deals. To be successful in this role, you must have strong negotiation skills and be willing to work with the Account Executive team to drive value.

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Purchasing Officer | Japan & Korean Markets

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 (10 - 20%), logistics and warehousing categories (80 - 90%), 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 procurement strategies. You'll drive purchasing efficiency, ensure policy compliance, and deliver measurable savings aligned with global and regional procurement strategies. This role directly supports trading operations in Japan and Korea.

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Purchasing Specialist | International Tier 1

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.

This position focuses on managing the procurement and purchasing activities for automotive components such as headlamps. The role involves supplier selection, cost negotiations, and strong communication.

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Global Procurement Manager (Mechanical Components)

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.

You will be responsible for promoting global procurement and pricing contracts related to mechanical components (stampings, resins, die-castings, optical components, etc.) that support state-of-the-art in-vehicle equipment. Through strategic sourcing activities, negotiations with suppliers, and collaboration with internal design, quality, and manufacturing departments, this position aims to enhance overall procurement operations and maximize cost competitiveness.

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Procurement

Our company is the top company in Japan in car navigation systems. While the company has a long history and a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business with the trends of the times. As for products for individuals, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio systems, and drive recorders. For corporate customers, the company's main business is mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand of car navigation systems, the company also supplies OEM products to automobile manufacturers for their OEM car navigation systems. from 2020, the company is partnering with a major automobile parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit for the next-generation CASE automobiles.

Our Procurement Department is organized into teams by role and consists of five sections: "Cost Planning Section," "Supply Planning Section," "Supply Management Section," "Procurement Strategy Section," and "Procurement Management Section. This position will be assigned to the Cost Planning Section. This team is responsible for the overall "cost" of all parts used in our products, from electronic parts and semiconductors to mechanical parts, and specifically handles a wide range of activities from selection and determination of suppliers to cost reduction activities. The responsibilities are divided by parts, and you will be assigned to one of the following parts after you join the company.

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Management of Procurement - Automotive Semiconductors

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.

The position will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of all global semiconductor contracts in the Automotive business.
The role will be responsible for building relationships of trust with suppliers and strengthening relationships between key supplier executives and PAS executives.
- Organizing work items with the group's centralized contracting department for stand-alone semiconductor contracting operations, and developing procurement strategies and methods
- Promoting commonality and standardization and collaboration with the global regional contracting departments
- Collaborating with the global regional contracting departments - Working closely with the global regional contracting departments Collaborate with global regional contracting divisions to optimize cost, delivery, and other terms and conditions negotiations with suppliers that have HQs in the region

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Purchasing Specialist | Buyer

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.

This position focuses on managing the procurement and purchasing activities for automotive components such as dampers, torque converters, and The role involves supplier selection, cost negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supplier relationships and ensure cost efficiency while adhering to company standards. The role involves supplier selection, cost negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supplier relationships and ensure cost efficiency while adhering to company standards.

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