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

 

 

Facts about the job

Benefits: 
Entry level:  Experienced hires
Part- / Full-time:  Full Time
Functional area:  Purchasing
Department:  Services
Location: 

Tokyo, JP

Company:  MAHLE Japan Ltd. (JP)

Closing date for applications
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