Buyer/Indirect Purchaser (Japanese Speaker)

Job Description
• Purchasing Support for the assigned material field "Logistics & Packaging" mainly in the country's JP, MY, VN, AU, KR, TH and SG – Source to Contract
• Input to and implementation of global strategies for the category by ensuring process and compliance requirements
• Preparation and evaluation of tenders (RfI / RfQ)
• Support in Design of Negotiation Strategy under competition as well as w/o competition
• Preparation of purchasing decisions / contracts in accordance with the regulations
• Manage suppliers to ensure timely response to requested data or certificates,
• Ensure data quality and efficiency, by increasing the rate of automated orders (e.g.eCat, Scheduling Agreements)
• Interface towards suppliers and internal customers in case of technical support
• Alignment of neutral specifications
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or 3 years' minimum professional experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts Management, Packaging Design, Logistics procurement, Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese is mandatory
• Understanding the basic knowledge of the supply chain area (logistics, planning, order, etc.)
• Project Management and capacity to efficiently manage multiple projects
• Effective listening and communication (verbal and written in Japanese & English) with stakeholders on various hierarchy levels. Good cross-functional coordination and commercial mindset
• International Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others
• Problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to identify issues & develop solutions
• Data Analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Office and able to work in a digital environment