Procurement Operations Specialist - Procurement Operations Department, Procurement Operations Supervisory Department
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Review and validate procurement requests from internal departments to ensure compliance with company policies and established processes. Manage end-to-end operations related to goods receipt, service acceptance, and payment processing. Act as the primary point of contact to coordinate with suppliers, business units, finance, and legal departments for timely support and resolution of inquiries. Identify operational bottlenecks and propose strategic improvements to optimize the P2P cycle, including the development of standard operating procedures and vendor performance management. Lead the redesign of workflows to ensure stable, long-term operations while maintaining robust governance.
Required Qualifications
- At least three years of professional work experience
- Business-level English proficiency, including reading, writing, and email communication
- Practical experience in back-office or operational management
- Project management experience (including progress tracking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management)
- Experience in building or improving operations (including workflow design, manual creation, and ensuring operational stability/adoption)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, contract, and PO management
- Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)
- Proven experience in process improvement and standardization
- Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment
- Ability to communicate proactively and effectively with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
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