Sr Procurement Manager

Job Description A global manufacturing company is looking for a Sr. Procurement Manager. The selected candidate will lead procurement analysis, vendor management, KPI tracking, and cost optimisation initiatives across regional categories. This is a hybrid role. Responsibilities: * Analyse spend data to identify inflation, deflation, and cost-saving opportunities by category and parts level * Manage procurement project status with internal teams to ensure timely execution * Coordinate with Asia category teams to update KPIs such as dual sourcing and payment terms * Prepare management presentations and provide accurate project progress updates * Develop procurement processes, standards, RFPs, negotiation plans, and cost control initiatives * Lead vendor selection, qualification, bid packages, and issue resolution to support business needs Requirements: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent * More than 5 years of SC experience in the manufacturing industry * 5-8 years of professional experience * Proficient in MS Office Suite * Excellent project management skills * Professional level Japanese; proficient in English (TOEIC 700+)