Service & Direct Material Commodity Buyer, Japan

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• Managing all procurement activities for assigned commodities in Japan. Responsible for the total purchasing Volume (PVO) for service and direct material in Japan.
• Defines and implements commodity strategy and managing procurement activities in a cost-effective way to strengthens ON wind power's competitiveness in Japan market.
• Contributes to overarching Procurement programs and initiatives.
• Ensuring all P2P activities are compliance with Procurement policies and regulations.
• Responsible for PVO, Productivity and related other KPIs..
• Analyzes stakeholder's demands and plan commodity strategies accordingly to obtain best TCO and quality for the company.
• Conducts market analysis, supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, classification, and development to promote possible cost reduction opportunities.
• Identify particular procurement risks, opportunities and market forces in Japan to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk management and change management.
• Continuously identify with internal and external stakeholders' opportunities to increase value add of function and execute.
• Plan, monitor and report on relevant KPI to contribute to the success of the business and make results transparent.
• Build and maintain sustainable relationship with strategic suppliers. Analyzes scope of supply and contract agreements, carries out risk analyses and introduces negotiation recommendations.
• Continue to develop supplier base to ensure enough capacity and service level to fulfil business growth.
• Responsible for Supplier Lifecycle Management processes (e.g., qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification, phase out).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain related.
• At least 5 years and above experience in Strategic Procurement, preferably in Project or Service Procurement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suit and familiar with eProcurement tools (e.g. Ariba & Workday a plus)-
• Familiar with ERP system, SAP preferable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skill.
• Strong stakeholder's management skill.
• Project management skill is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and attention to details. Able to work in a face pace and high-pressure environment.

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