<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global technology leader is seeking a Sourcing Lead to oversee indirect procurement activities across Japan. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with international teams while driving sourcing excellence, supplier management, and procurement transformation initiatives.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all indirect procurement activities in Japan.</li><li>Develop and execute sourcing strategies across categories including Professional Services, IT, Logistics, Facilities, and R&D Services.</li><li>Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.</li><li>Implement global category strategies within the local market.</li><li>Drive cost optimization, contract coverage, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Partner with key stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and business functions.</li><li>Monitor procurement KPIs and support continuous performance improvement.</li><li>Contribute to regional and global procurement transformation projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.</li><li>Proven experience managing sourcing projects and supplier relationships in a global environment.</li><li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations.</li><li>Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the indirect procurement function in Japan for a global organization.</li><li>Broad category coverage with significant ownership and visibility.</li><li>Extensive collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.</li><li>Competitive compensation package of approximately ¥11M-¥12M.</li><li>Hybrid working model with around three days in the office.</li><li>Attractive benefits including performance bonus and long-term incentive programs.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6.54 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013516607</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/a2F6dWtvLm95YS4wMzk2NS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client, a major pharmaceutical company, is seeking an accounting professional to provide interim support during a vacancy until a permanent replacement is hired.<br />This is a project-based, fixed-term assignment of approximately four months for candidates with hands-on accounting experience.</p><p>Ideal candidates are playing managers with strong accounting experience, SAP proficiency, and the ability to handle documentation in English.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Operational support, including invoicing and Executive Assistant support</li><li>Budget planning and budget vs. actuals management</li><li>Process improvement</li><li>Establishment of budgeting and procurement processes</li><li>Support for purchasing, procurement, and approval processes</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Must Have</p><ul><li>Hands-on experience in FP&A and budget management</li><li>Basic accounting knowledge</li><li>Intermediate or higher Excel skills</li></ul><p>Preferred</p><ul><li>Business-level English, including coordination and negotiation with overseas affiliates</li><li>SAP experience</li><li>Experience managing WBS and designing/operating project codes</li><li>Knowledge of transfer pricing and global charge allocation processes</li><li>Experience coordinating across multiple departments and driving projects</li></ul><p>Other</p><ul><li>Overtime: Approximately 5-10 hours per month, with increased workload during quarterly periods</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>A role where you can leverage your budgeting, budget management, and accounting expertise in FP&A</li><li>Broad operational responsibilities, including invoicing, procurement, approvals, and EA support</li><li>Opportunities to utilize experience with overseas affiliates, SAP, and global projects</li><li>A well-balanced work environment with approximately 5-10 hours of overtime per month</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 - 14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013483982</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/TWl6dWhvLldhdGFuYWJlLjk3NDM3LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><div>A global enterprise software company providing AI-powered solutions that help retailers, consumer brands, and manufacturers streamline product development, planning, and commercialization processes.</div><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for Japan.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing enterprise sales team.</li><li>Drive new business acquisition and revenue growth.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders and strategic customers.</li><li>Manage complex sales opportunities and contract negotiations.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success.</li><li>Strengthen market presence through industry engagement and business development activities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of enterprise software or SaaS sales experience.</li><li>Proven success leading sales teams and driving revenue growth.</li><li>Strong track record of managing complex enterprise sales cycles.</li><li>Experience engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders.</li><li>Expertise in consultative and solution-based selling.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English.</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>Experience in retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industries.</li><li>Background in high-growth technology or SaaS environments.</li><li>Bachelor's degree required; MBA is a plus.</li><li>Experience in software sales, ERP or PLM is preferred</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>35 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013482087</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/b3NrYXIudGFrZW5ha2EuODY4MjYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A Tokyo-based space robotics and lunar exploration company, scaling its engineering and manufacturing operations, is looking for an IT Analyst to own its Engineering, ERP, and MES applications.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You will serve as the primary IT liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Operations, owning applications across the full engineering and manufacturing lifecycle - CAD, PLM/PDM, ERP, MES, MRP, simulation, and requirements management platforms.</li><li>You will lead the integration of ERP, MES, and engineering systems into one seamless digital platform spanning design through manufacturing and operations, while gathering business requirements and driving continuous process improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native or fluent Japanese and business-level English are mandatory.</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP and MES platforms, including integration with purchasing and financial modules, is essential.</li><li>Strong process knowledge across engineering change management (ECN/ECO), BOM structures, procurement, inventory control, and production scheduling is ideal.</li><li>Experience collaborating cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing stakeholders is beneficial.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Play a central role connecting engineering, manufacturing, and IT at a company building lunar landers and rovers.</li><li>Act as the key stakeholder bridging Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT.</li><li>Be part of a digital transformation effort integrating CAD, PLM, ERP, and MES into one platform.</li><li>Join a mission-driven space exploration company at the forefront of Japan's aerospace industry.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013496953</p><p> </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><p><em> </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjcyMTM0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">