Advertising Space Procurement Operations Staff (No experience required)- Business Planning Department, Marketing Solutions Business(A&M)
On-site · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Advertising Space Procurement Operations Staff in Business Planning oversees the design and execution of newly established procurement management operations for Rakuten’s Ad & Media/Marketing Solutions unit. The role involves implementing an operational framework, coordinating with senior managers and external partners, building and improving procurement processes, and actively contributing to cross-divisional integration initiatives. You will join during the team’s foundational phase, participate in designing fundamental processes, and help establish workflows and systems across divisions. Requirements emphasize a proactive mindset, effective communication across internal teams and external partners, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills; English-language qualifications or a university degree in an English-speaking country are valued.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of professional experience in back-office or operations roles where accuracy is critical.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on identifying challenges and driving improvements.
- PC skills: Excel (data aggregation and analysis using VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint (presentation creation).
- English qualification: TOEIC score exceeding 800 or a University Degree earned in an English-speaking country.
Desired Qualifications
- University Degree
- English-language qualification (TOEIC 800+ or degree earned in English-speaking country)
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, or accounting (desirable)
- Experience building business workflows or implementing new systems (desirable)
- Experience with Excel (data aggregation, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint (presentation creation)
- Cross-functional collaboration ability
- Proactive mindset and continuous improvement focus
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