agricultural solutions Local Cross-Category Buyer(JG4/JG5)
Location:Japan,Tokyo
About the Role
As a Local Cross-Category Buyer, you will execute procurement strategies at the site level while ensuring alignment with global procurement objectives. This role focuses exclusively on Indirect Procurement. Within Indirect Procurement, the workload is expected to be split roughly evenly between Services and Materials, with a slightly greater emphasis on the Services category.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute global and regional category strategies at the local site level
- Lead RFx processes, supplier tenders, and commercial negotiations within assigned categories
- Manage supplier selection, contract implementation, and contract compliance
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Support procurement optimization initiatives through standardization, bundling, and value creation projects
- Collaborate closely with business, operations, engineering, and other internal stakeholders
- Act as the key interface between local stakeholders and global procurement teams
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing
- Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- Business-level Japanese and professional working proficiency in English
- Good working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
- Procurement experience within manufacturing or chemical industries
- Experience supporting multi-site operations
- Knowledge of cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and benchmarking methodologies
- Project management experience
Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.
By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.
United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.