<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A leading global consumer products manufacturer is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing activities across production-related categories. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and operational stakeholders to drive procurement strategies supporting plant operations and capital investment initiatives.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead sourcing and category management activities for production equipment, utilities, maintenance services, and industrial materials.</li><li>Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to develop and execute procurement strategies.</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contract execution, and category performance.</li><li>Drive procurement projects, process improvements, and change management initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with regional and international stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business objectives.</li><li>Support operational efficiency, cost optimization, and long-term supplier development.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in manufacturing, production engineering, plant operations, maintenance, utilities, facilities, or related engineering functions.</li><li>Alternatively, experience in industrial procurement, strategic sourcing, or engineering project delivery.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.</li><li>Proven project management and change management capabilities.</li><li>Business-level English for collaboration with international teams.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to influence major production and CAPEX sourcing decisions.</li><li>Work closely with engineering and manufacturing leaders.</li><li>Technical expertise is highly valued alongside procurement experience.</li><li>Flexible working environment with hybrid work arrangements.</li><li>Competitive compensation and strong work-life balance.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013466279</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/a2F6dWtvLm95YS4wNTE2Ni4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">