Raw Materials Manager, Raw Materials & Packaging Group, Procurement Department

Publication date 2025/08/27

Work Location , Expected Annual Income :

Tokyo,8.0M ～ 10.0M

About the Company :

Global food and beverage company

Responsibilities :

-Manage procurement activities for specific categories of raw materials used internally, such as dairy ingredients, processed fruits, and additives.
-Analyze and forecast internal business needs, raw material markets, and environmental impacts to develop mid-term strategies for assigned categories.
-Based on the agreed category strategy, develop accurate and realistic implementation plans. Execute these plans without delay in collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders. This includes identifying new suppliers and packaging materials, building relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders, negotiating contract terms, and conducting tenders.
-Ensure proper internal controls, including contract management and promotion of Danone’s global supplier audit system.
-Lead cross-functional cost reduction and value creation projects.
-Regularly report on raw material costs, value, and progress of cost-saving initiatives through global and Japan scorecards.

Benefits :

Social Insurance
-Health Insurance
-Industrial Injury Insurance
-Employees' Pension
-Employment Insurance

Required Experience / Abilities / Skills :

-Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities
-5?10 years of experience in strategic procurement or equivalent business experience
-Proficient communication skills in both Japanese and English (TOEIC score of 800 or higher)
-Proven experience using Excel and PowerPoint for business tasks
-Experience downloading payment and delivery records using SAP (preferred)

Contact Information :

Akiho Matsuo
Supply Chain and Procurement Team
Manufacturing Division
Email: a-matsuo@jac-international.jp

JOB ID : IJB2009444