Head of NPM Procurement Japan / 間接購買グループマネージャー

The Head of NPM Procurement Japan reports to the Head of NPM Procurement APAC and leads the indirect procurement organization in Japan. This role is responsible for developing a high-performing team and driving strategic procurement initiatives across the region.

Role and Responsibilities 

1. Achieve cost reduction and Purchase price negotiation targets 

• Lead overall sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization activities across all indirect procurement categories in Japan.  
• Ensure delivery of targets incl. Savings, Automation, Compliance, Risk Management. 

Drive procurement initiatives to maximize business value. 

1. Strategy / Planning  Establish the mid-term NPM strategy 

• Define and execute NPM Japan strategy aligned with regional and global objectives. 
• Establish sourcing strategies to ensure competitiveness, supply security, and operational excellence. 
• Lead procurement planning and support business strategy discussions. 

1. Procurement methods / systems / digitalization 

• Lead procurement-related transformation initiatives, digitalization, process automation, and system implementation projects with the help of AI 
• Promote innovative sourcing approaches and leverage new technologies to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency. 

1. Adhere to AUMOVIO standards 

• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, governance, and organizational capabilities. 
• Ensure full compliance with the AUMOVIO P2P standards and policies. 

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• Promote operational excellence and productivity improvements across the organization. 

1. External / Internal Relations, Maintain and expand the business partnership 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, country management, regional/global purchasing organizations,  key suppliers, CABS 
• Act as the primary escalation point for procurement-related matters in Japan. 

Represent NPM Japan in management discussions and cross-functional initiatives. 

1. Talent Development , Develop capabilities of team members 

• Lead, coach, and develop the Japan NPM procurement team. 
• Establish capability development, and performance improvement initiatives. 
• Foster a collaborative, customer-oriented, and high-performance team culture. 

1. Organization Building / Support  and Improve organizational culture 

• Lead the NPM Japan Procurement organization and ensure effective collaboration with regional and global procurement teams. 
• Drive organizational development, resource planning, and transformation initiatives. 

1. Sustainability 

• Promote sustainability, responsible sourcing, and ESG-related procurement initiatives. 
• Support company environmental and CSR objectives through supplier and procurement activities. 

Education / Certification 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration. MBA preferred but not required. 
• Professional Experience ( Variety of Functions, Variety of Business, General Management Experience etc.) 
• 10+ years of working or involved in indirect materials purchasing and/or other purchasing functions. 
• Project and/or Process Experience 
• Required experience in Project Management, Process Definition and Implementation, Change Management and Teamwork skills. 

Leadership Experience 

Required experience in leading procurement teams, developing team members and driving regional or company-wide projects. 

Intercultural / International Experience 

• Worked in international environment and cooperated with regional and global organizations. 
• Language skills
• Fluent English (business proficiency) and native-level Japanese
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• Please submit an English resume and a Japanese Rirekisyo.
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