【企業の特徴】

■企業の重要拠点で活躍できる！
ご紹介企業は日本国内で50年以上事業を展開しており、日本はAPAC地域の中でも特に重要な役割を担っています。会社にとって重要な拠点で貢献できるため、やりがいをもって就業いただけます。

■海外メンバーとの協働の機会あり！
ポジションとしては千葉のバイヤーチームと連携していただきますが、APAC地域において強いプレゼンスを持つ企業のため、海外メンバーと日常的に関わる機会があります。

■海外での高い認知度・働きやすい環境
社員の健康や働きやすい職場づくりへの取り組みが高く評価されている企業です。社員を大切にする風土のある企業で働きたい方におすすめです。

Responsibilities

-Procure small to medium-scale, complex goods and services across multiple sites, while managing related contracts
-Purchase centrally procured items through existing agreements; plan and manage bidding processes for independently procured items
-Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into purchasing requirements
-Perform procurement operations—such as issuing and approving purchase orders—within defined authority limits
-Efficiently and cost-effectively procure locally required goods and services
-Utilize tools such as purchasing cards and blanket orders to reduce costs and administrative workload
-Promote the adoption and effective use of various procurement tools
-Research and identify new, cost-efficient suppliers
-Explore consolidation of small purchases to achieve better purchasing conditions
-Establish and maintain a stable supply base for goods and services
-Analyze regional spend data to optimize sourcing strategies, prioritizing regional or local contracts where appropriate
-Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments
-Ensure timely delivery of goods and services that meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements
-Resolve issues with central suppliers via the purchasing manager; handle local supplier issues directly
-Coordinate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders for smooth procurement processes
-Participate in supplier evaluations for regional and global suppliers
-Train junior staff in the use of procurement tools such as Ariba and Excel

Qualifications

-Experience in procurement of equipment and related services within a manufacturing environment
-Familiarity with procurement systems and processes
-Knowledge of the chemical industry is a plus
-Hands-on experience handling contracts, with a strong understanding of contractual terms, conditions, and contract design
-Understanding of market trends related to procured goods and services
-Basic knowledge of business challenges and financial principles
-Ability to actively acquire and apply specialized knowledge and skills to make sound decisions and deliver results
-Strong team player who respects others’ contributions and actively participates in consensus building
-Customer-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing timely, courteous, and high-quality service
-Proficient in clear, concise, and effective communication in Japanese, using appropriate formats and channels
-Capable of planning, organizing, prioritizing, and managing tasks to deliver required outputs and information on time
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and procurement-related applications
-Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and apply knowledge and experience to derive solutions
-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
-4–6 years of hands-on experience in procurement roles within relevant industries