Head of Procurement

Develop and implement procurement strategies for automotive spare parts, repair equipment, and consumables in alignment with the company s business plan and nationwide service operations.
Manage and maintain strong relationships with both local and international suppliers and vendors (e.g., spare parts manufacturers, tool providers, lubricant suppliers).
Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions to achieve competitive costs and drive cost savings.
Oversee and control spare parts and consumable inventory in collaboration with warehouse and operations teams to prevent out-of-stock or overstock situations (Day on Hand management).
Ensure and improve product quality standards in compliance with Autobacs Japan Standard before distribution to service centers.
Monitor and analyze spare parts price trends, new automotive technologies, and competitor activities to support strategic decision-making.
Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement team with specialized knowledge in automotive parts and supplies.
Collaborate closely with Operations, Inventory, and Finance teams to optimize purchasing processes and budget utilization.
Implement and maximize the use of procurement systems (e.g., ERP, Inventory Management) for greater efficiency.
Qualifications.
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.
At least 8-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within the automotive or auto parts industry.
Strong knowledge of automotive spare parts, repair tools, product specifications, and technical standards.
Proven negotiation, cost analysis, and vendor management skills.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team.
Proficient in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
Good command of English (for communication and negotiation with international suppliers).
**Job skills required**: Finance, English, ERP, Compliance
**Job skills preferred**: Negotiation, Cost Analysis