Head of Procurement at Well Known, Global Consumer Goods Company

Head of Procurement at Well Known, Global Consumer Goods Company

Category

Procurement/Purchasing

Salary

13-14 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-06-27

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

JMA18898

Company Description

*My client is a well known consumer goods company who is amoung the leaders in their market.
*They have been in Japan for over 20 years and have been experience consistent growth and rising sales.

Responsibilities

*Lead all Japan purchasing functions to solidify a clear strategy
*Optimize the selection of suppliers, purchasing compliance and developing cost savings company wide
*Implement and provide significant contributions for global procurement methodology
*Develop effective management plans relating to supplier selection, performance and relationship management.

Requirements

*At least 5 years of purchasing / procurement / sourcing experience
*Great negotiating & communication ability
*Strong cost analysis skills with a focus on cost reduction
*Strategic leadership and decision making skills with a desire for advancement and success with a global company
*A clear and straight forward manager with a “can do” attitude
*Advanced level Japanese & English ability

Additional Notes

Remuneration:
*Up to 14 Million Yen Depending on Skills & Experience