Role and Responsibilities:
- 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 810 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).
