Indirect Materials Buyer
Job Summary
This position involves the procurement of indirect materials, including office supplies, production equipment, and construction services. The role focuses on cost analysis, supplier management, and driving cost reduction initiatives. Candidates will be responsible for strategic procurement planning and supplier development within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Execute indirect material procurement strategy
- Perform cost analysis and quotation scrutiny
- Manage supplier relationships and development
- Drive continuous cost reduction activities
Required Skills
- Minimum 1 year purchasing experience
- Proficiency in quotation analysis
- Daily conversation level Japanese
- Familiarity with indirect procurement processes
Job Details
Job Responsibilities
- Procurement of component parts and materials used for daily production are excluded from this role.
- Internal Indirect Procurement.
- Supplier selection for the company’s indirect materials (Includes all procurement other than component parts, such as office supplies, consumables, production equipment, molds/dies, new construction, and repair work).
- Cost Scrutiny: Conducting thorough cost analysis.
- Procurement Strategy Proposal: Proposing and implementing strategic procurement plans.
- Quotation Management: Confirming and processing quotations.
- Issue Identification and Improvement: Identifying and resolving challenge items with suppliers.
- Cost Reduction Activities: Driving continuous cost reduction initiatives.
- New Supplier Development: Engaging in new supplier prospecting and development.
- Supplier Management: Managing relationships and performance of suppliers.
Working Hours
- Flex-Time System
- Standard/Reference Working Hours: 08:00 to 17:00 (Total 8 hours, 60 minutes break)
- Core Time: 10:00 to 15:00
- Flexible Time 1 (Start): 07:00 to 10:00
- Flexible Time 2 (End): 15:00 to 22:00
Job Requirements
- Purchasing experience (Industry is not a requirement).
- Experience in quotation analysis and scrutiny.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year.
- Preferred: Experience using business-level English.
- Japanese Level: Daily Conversation Level.
Salary and Compensation
- Annual Salary Range: \4,000,000 to \7,000,000
- Bonus: Twice annually (2023 Performance: 4.7 months' salary equivalent)
- Salary Increase: Once annually
- Monthly Salary: \250,000 to \370,000
- Probationary Period: 3 months
Holidays
- Annual Holidays: 121 days
- Fully Two Days Off Per Week (Saturdays and Sundays)
- Year-end/New Year, Golden Week, and Summer Vacation (8-10 days each)
- Annual Paid Leave (100% utilization rate)
- Maternity and Childcare Leave
Job Contract Period
- Full-time employee