Purchasing Specialist (Global Support)
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We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist (Global Support) who will coordinate activities related to the purchase and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies within the manufacturing facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Estimate cost by reviewing the market price and determining the supplier’s cost
- Manages negotiation and implementation of all technical modifications.
- Manages the event ordering (RFQ, negotiation, ordering, expediting delivery)
- Domestic and global sourcing to support multiple brands
- Work on new product launches
- Set cost reduction programs in place and account for all direct material costs of the product.
- Project management of all purchasing activity (budget, timing, holding self and others accountable for delivering timely results) for multiple, concurrent new product development programs.
- Ensure product launch meets all program targets for quality, cost, and timing.
- Accountable
- Holds suppliers accountable to commitments and project deliverables independently and takes the appropriate steps to escalate when required.
- Find new cost-effective materials, parts, and/or products for current models and/or new programs.
- Ensure the documentation is set (General Agreement on Purchase of parts, Initial Supplier Assessment, Signed Quality Manual, for an approved supplier list, etc.)
- Apply the necessary information to the Local Procurement Technical Assessment and arrangement of a meeting if necessary.
- Support other departments if necessary.
- Keep a good relationship with the suppliers (The supplier is our partner).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
- At least 3-5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing facility required
- Experience with negotiation, sourcing, bidding, contracting, supplier performance management, and risk management
- Knowledge of purchasing systems (such as SAP) and MRP systems (such as JD Edwards Enterprise One) is a plus
- Fluent in Japanese and experience with multiple cultures is a plus
- Experience in International Trade Practice is a plus
- Knowledge / Experience in 6S/5S is a plus
- (Lean) Six Sigma belt holder is a plus
- Competitive compensation package
- 13th month pay
- Premium Pay: OT/ Holidays/ Rest Days/ Night Shift Premium (As applicable)
- Medical Insurance (HMO) Coverage for Employees, with the option to enroll Dependents
- Accident Insurance for Employees, with the option to enroll Dependents
- Paid Sick Leaves and Vacation Leaves (convertible to cash)
- Annual Merit Increase
- Company Initiated benefits (Mortuary Assistance for employees and dependents, Hospitalization Assistance, Emergency Loan)
- Early Retirement and Standard Retirement Plan
- Loyalty benefits
- Career advancement and promotion opportunities
- With overseas training and/ or deployment opportunities to MinebeaMitsumi Global Factories