Curate ecosystem of Suppliers by helping select Partners and keeping accurate database of Supplier information including status and capabilities

· Prepare and pre-qualify partner nominations and vetting requests.

· Maintain and assess coverage and skills required by business and shape vendor ecosystem accordingly.

· Identifying and researching suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.

· Negotiating and comparing prices, terms and conditions with supplier, onboarding supplier.

Lead and own subcontracting negotiations with vendors

· Form necessary contracts to support service delivery outsourcing or vendor services reselling.

· Creating and managing procurement plans and budget.

· Evaluating supplier performance and managing relationship to ensure quality, on time delivery and cost efficiency.

· Coordination with internal departments to ensure the smooth flow of procurement process.

· Maintain consistency and challenge vendor quotes in case prices significantly differ from historical quotes for the same type of service.

· Handing procurement requests and handing purchasing orders.

Lead reviews to provide feedback, actions, and show improvement progress

· Build relationship with key/strategic vendors and conduct monthly reviews to address challenges and rooms to improvements.

· Monitoring market trends and keeping up to date with procurement methods and supplier pool.

· Providing analysis and reporting on procurement data to identify cost saving opportunities and improve procurement processes.

【Must have】

- More than 5 years of experience in electronic or service industry procurement

- Familiar with procurement processes and supplier certification

- Able to independently handle supplier search tasks.

- Strong communication and coordination skills

- Team-oriented and cooperative

- Native Japanese skill with business English communication skills

- BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration