<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global leader in the food and beverage industry, this company offers a diverse portfolio of well-known consumer brands across nutrition, coffee, confectionery, pet care, and health science. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the organization serves millions of consumers worldwide through a highly integrated global supply chain.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring cost optimization, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance to support business objectives.</li><li>Partner closely with global, regional, and local stakeholders to implement procurement strategies, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within a multinational company.</li><li>Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Business-level English and Japanese, with the ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Play a strategic role in shaping procurement decisions for a leading global consumer goods organization.</li><li>Collaborate with international teams and gain exposure to global sourcing and supply networks.</li><li>Drive sustainability, cost-efficiency, and supplier innovation initiatives that directly impact business performance.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Kobe, Hyogo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013462263</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a2F6dWtvLm95YS45Mjk1NS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">