Raw Material Buyer
03_Professionals (commercial)
Services
Reporting Line
Direct report to Head of Raw Material Purchasing Japan
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Lead Raw Material purchasing activities along with same commodity buyers across Japan
- Monitor supplier capabilities and market trends of Raw Materials
- Manage and align supplier panel with Head of Raw Material purchasing Japan
- Involve in developing and planning of Raw Material purchasing strategies
- Involve in supplier nomination of key projects
- Conduct supplier negotiation to achieve saving target
- Involve in Supply Chain Risk management
- Support new project launch in Japan
- Support escalations from other functions such as Plant, Supplier Quality, Logistics, etc
Education and experience level
- University Bachelor degree or above
- 3+ years in Purchasing/Buyer experience is mandatory
- Professional negotiation and communication skills required
- Deep knowledge of Japanese business culture
- Automotive / manufacturing industry experience is a plus
- International experience and intercultural skills are plus
- SAP skill for material management module is a plus
- Purchasing/Buyer experience in Raw Material is a plus
Languages, Skills and Qualifications
Fluent in Japanese language, communication level in English language
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 I Weekly Working Hours: 40 I Salary: TBC
Do you have any questions?
EMI.YASUDA@MAHLE.COM
JP
Benefits:
Entry level:
Experienced hires
Part- / Full-time:
Full Time
Functional area:
Purchasing
Department:
Services
Location:
Tokyo, JP
Company:
MAHLE Japan Ltd. (JP)