Materials Purchasing Position
Job Summary
This position involves procuring parts and materials for product manufacturing from domestic and international suppliers. The role includes negotiating prices, managing delivery schedules, and developing procurement plans to improve cost-effectiveness. It offers an opportunity to work in a global environment while contributing to the company's manufacturing success.
Responsibilities
- Procure parts and materials from domestic and international suppliers
- Negotiate prices and delivery schedules
- Identify new suppliers and develop procurement plans
- Improve supplier quality and cost-effectiveness
Required Skills
- JLPT N1 certification
- Business-level English (TOEIC 735-860)
- Materials purchasing or B2B sales experience
- Understanding of manufacturing supply chains
Job Details
■ Job Description
This job involves procuring parts and materials necessary for product manufacturing from domestic and international suppliers. Specifically, this includes:
* Deciding which companies to purchase from
* Negotiating prices and delivery dates
* Working with suppliers to improve quality and cost-effectiveness
* Searching for new suppliers
* Developing procurement plans
■ Products Handled
You will be responsible for various parts and materials used in machinery and equipment (metal parts, resin parts, piping parts, etc.).
■ Career Path
With experience, you can pursue a career as a manager leading a team or as a specialist deepening your expertise in procurement and purchasing. You can also build a broad career by handling overseas transactions or venturing into new businesses.
■ Working Hours
Flextime System (Full Flex)
Break Time: 45 minutes
Overtime Work: Approximately 20-30 hours per month
■ Job Requirements
• JLPT N1 certification
• Business-level English (TOEIC 735-860)
• Practical experience in materials purchasing OR experience in sales to purchasing departments at parts/material manufacturers
• Industry experience preferred: Industrial machinery, automotive, electrical, shipbuilding, or electrical components industries
■ Benefits & Allowances
• Commuting Allowance: Actual expenses paid
• Family Allowance: 11,800 yen for the first child, several thousand yen thereafter
• Housing Support: Single dormitory (approx. 10,000 yen self-payment), leased company housing (30% self-payment)
• Comprehensive social insurance
• Training programs: Hierarchical, functional, internationalization (English lessons), overseas study, and self-selected training
• Work-life balance: Childcare leave, caregiving leave, employee cafeteria, and sports facilities
■ Holidays
• Complete two-day weekend system (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
• Annual holidays: 127 days
• Year-end/New Year holidays, summer holidays, and Golden Week