JOB ID 25973

Indirect Materials Buyer

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
  • Ibaraki, Kanagawa
  • ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000

We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company's emphasis on diversity and flexible work styles, and an environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance are also attractive.

As a buyer in the indirect materials category of cutting tools and oils and greases related to machining, you will be primarily responsible for negotiating with suppliers in Japan and overseas, while consulting with internal stakeholders at bases across the region.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Finding new suppliers and concluding contracts
    ・Selecting suppliers based on requirements and negotiating prices and terms and conditions for selection
    ・Managing and evaluating suppliers under ongoing business conditions
    ・Negotiating requirements from within the company to suppliers and from suppliers to the company
    ・Promoting compliance with legal requirements
  • Requirements
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    ・ TOEIC score of 500 (Reading, Writing, Conversation: Able to communicate to some extent in English)
  • Preferred
    Experience in external relations or production engineering
    ・ Experience in procurement of indirect materials (especially knowledge related to machining)
    ・ English proficiency to communicate with overseas parties (TOEIC score of 700 or above is a rough guide)
    ■ Desired Personality
    ・ Not afraid to take on new challenges
    ・ Eager to grow
    ・ Proactive and proactive in activities Able to take initiative
    ・ Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Location
    Ibaraki, Kanagawa
  • Salary
    ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Childcare support system, New graduates welcome, Weekends and holidays off Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation, New businesses and services

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