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Commodity Buyer at a Global Automotive Company

Saitama 外資系企業 ¥6,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As a commodity buyer, you'll manage strategic sourcing and negotiate with suppliers to cut costs for components like semiconductors. Your key tasks include selecting suppliers, ensuring effective implementation, driving productivity initiatives, and maintaining quality standards. You'll collaborate with global teams and manage supplier relationships, focusing on negotiations and engineering changes.
  • Well established organization and market leader
  • Flexible working system in place and work from home

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent player in the automotive sector, specializing in cutting-edge solutions for vehicle interiors and advanced technologies. With a strong presence in Japan, this company focuses on sustainability and efficiency in its operations. The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting professional development, and driving continuous improvement in the mobility sector. Its strategic initiatives emphasize collaboration and excellence in delivering high-quality products and services to its clients.

Job Description

You will oversee strategic sourcing activities and negotiate with suppliers to enhance material cost efficiency for components, including:

  • Semiconductors
  • Electrical components
  • Module components
  • Mechanical components



Key responsibilities include:

  • Structuring the supplier panel
  • Managing supplier selection within your commodity segment for regional deployment
  • Cultivating relationships and negotiating with suppliers, supported by regional management
  • Ensuring strategic panel implementation during the development phase
  • Driving productivity initiatives and action plans
  • Establishing productivity sharing guidelines with suppliers
  • Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance
  • Conducting strategic negotiations to meet annual targets
  • Leading value analysis and value engineering (VAVE) activities post-production
  • Collaborating with team members across global locations
  • Managing end-of-life (EOL), engineering change notices (ECN), and product change notices (PCN) after production



Additionally, as part of a global team, you will negotiate with assigned suppliers for all business operations worldwide.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Language Skills: Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese



Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing or sales within a related industry
  • Strong understanding of embedded software contracts and statements of work (SOW), with basic contract drafting skills in both English and Japanese
  • In-depth knowledge of semiconductors, electrical components, module components, manufacturing costs, and industry trends



Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and information-gathering abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English
  • Ability to adapt to a diverse global environment

What's on Offer

Features and Benefits:



  • Career Advancement: You will have the opportunity to take on a strategic role, gaining new skills and experience. This is an excellent chance to advance your career and enhance your resume.


  • Work from Home: The company offers a flexible working system with the option to work from home, making it ideal for those who want to control their schedules.


  • Focus on Sustainability: The company is dedicated to improving society through its commitment to sustainability, providing a chance to join an organization with a positive business model.


  • Use English: You'll be able to communicate both locally and internationally, offering a great opportunity to enhance your English skills.
Contact
Francesco Pedrielli
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6563001
Phone number
070-1455-0276

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Direct Procurement
Specialisation
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Saitama
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Francesco Pedrielli
Consultant phone
070-1455-0276
Job Reference
JN-102024-6563001
Company Type
Foreign Multinational
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.