INTRODUCTION
A top FMCG is seeking a Procurement Executive! The position will report to the Manager Commercial Operation, optimize local procurement of products and services by collaborating closely with local management team and business partners, deploying local/regional/global sourcing strategies, optimizing the local supplier base and handling local supplier contracts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners independently
- Conduct and interpret industry, market and relevant macro-economic and supplier research for the assigned sub-categories
- Contribute to regional and global sourcing strategy definition by providing the requested inputs
- Use category specific analysis to prepare and lead bargaining with key suppliers within the assigned categories at local level ensuring quality standards of products/services are met
- Master the sourcing process and its interactions with other functional processes and ensure that the source-to-contract process is accurately and consistently followed
- Master legal templates to encompass local legislative requirements, business needs, IP rights and exclusivity clauses
- Ensure an effective & efficient integration and engagement with remote teams or colleagues
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proven Account management skills required in order to build, maintain and improve collaborator management
- Minimum 5 years working experience in Buy/Sell Procurement/Supply Chain or Commercial function
- Strong self management and high communication skill
- University degree
- Proficiency in Japanese and English