Manager, Japan Strategic Sourcing

Our client is  a global technology leader specialising in connectivity and sensor solutions, with a particularly strong presence in the automotive industry, and long history in Japan.

They are seeking to hire: Manager, Japan Strategic Sourcing

Leads the strategic sourcing function for assigned commodities and suppliers in Japan, with accountability for cost competitiveness, supplier performance, supply continuity, and process excellence. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies, strengthens supplier capability, and partners closely with quality, engineering, operations, finance, and global procurement teams to deliver business results and support long-term growth.

• Build an integrated and competitive supply base that supports business growth, operational resilience, and long-term sourcing effectiveness.
• Drive procurement process improvements that increase effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance across the sourcing organization.
• Own key supplier performance metrics for productivity, quality, delivery, and risk management across the assigned supply base.
• Establish long-term commodity strategies and supplier footprint plans, with particular focus on metal and stamping commodities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost-reduction opportunities and develop a high-performing, cost-competitive supplier base.
• Develop strategic sourcing organization aiming to support short term&long term business needs
• Collaborate with center-led and global procurement teams to maximize leverage, standardize best practices, and support enterprise sourcing objectives.

This position has a clear promotional path to succeed the head of ASEAN region for procurement.

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related. Engineering or business-related majors are preferredfield.
• Robust sourcing or procurement experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing companies with at least 5 years managing role
• Team management of at least 3 people
• Strong leadership to drive the good result in cost saving, supplier risk management and others
• Excellent people coaching and team development capability with mid&large team management experience
• Solid communication and influencing skills with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken, to collaborate effectively in a global environment