Procurement Lead

　　Develop sourcing strategies and manage all aspects of the strategic sourcing process.

　　Understand key cost drivers of assigned categories using value drivers to develop negotiation and cost management strategy.

　　Regularly communicate market updates, performance, objectives, and service risk/ disruption to the business.

　　Develop and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies for the assigned category as necessary.

　　Analyze market alternatives and manage bids, price and contract negotiation.

　　Develop potential suppliers according to the needs of business strategy, and cooperate with R & D, QM department, factory and group headquarters to review suppliers and complete supplier qualification.

　　Develop effective working relationships with key business stakeholders and exhibiting cross-functional influence skills.

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS

　　Bachelor degree with major in Business Administration, law, finance, supply chain management.;

　　Minimum 3 years’experience in Procurement

　　Well versed in direct sourcing and purchasing (desirable categories: Natural Rubber, Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black, Rubber Chemicals, Tire Cord, Steel Cord, Bead Wire, Dusting Agents, Releasing Agent, Bladders, Tube/flap, etc.).

　　Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise procurement systems is an added advantage;

　　Demonstrated skills and experience with high value purchasing and contract negotiations across a diverse range of commodities and service in the Source to Contract process;

　　Excellent analytical, problem solving and influential skills;

　　Language proficiency: Japanese & English is mandatory in which at least Ｏne is fluent.

　　Preferably with CPPM/CPSM/CIPS certificates.