Job summary
| Job category | Professional (Consulting / Finance / Real Estate / Professional Services)／Consulting |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health Care／ Pharmaceuticals |
| Employment type | Permanent |
| Position level | Associate |
| Number of openings | 1 |
| Desired entry time | - |
| Required language skill |
Japanese （Business） English （Business） |
| Foreign language competence | |
| Working hours | Full Time |
Work details
The Senior Buyer- (Japanese Speaker) support all categories regarding stakeholders’ and suppliers’ communication, trainings and first line support for all new implementation and management of the internal procurement tool specifically for Japan market.
This role will have close business interaction with Novartis Japan team and the external stakeholders e.g. suppliers or vendors in Japan
Key Responsibilities
• Communication, trainings and first line support to internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Internal procurement tools management
• Sourcing validation and analysis from business users, country procurement organization or category managers: Direct users on correct buying (content streams) channels if required. Engage category teams where defined thresholds are met.
• Sourcing validation and analysis from business users, country procurement organization or category managers:
• Direct users on correct buying (content streams) channels if required.
• Engage category teams where defined thresholds are met.
• Inputs collection and sharing to category managers on overall category strategy.
• eSourcing event management and monitoring, supplier communication, supplier training, bidding analysis, pitch presentation organization
Skills / Experience Requirement
• 2 years of experience of working in a global environment in a similar position of advantage.
• Experience in communication, trainings and stakeholders’ management
• Experience of working in Procurement operations or equivalent operations.
• Experience in reporting & advanced analytical and presentation tools.
• Experience in spend reporting, analysis and optimization.
• Good understanding of operations and business culture of multinational company.
• Ability to work in virtual teams and with remote stakeholders.
• Experience in supporting clients directly / managing stakeholders.
• High proven interpersonal, communication & negotiation and skills.
• Advanced Analytical & Conceptual Thinking, organizational skills, results oriented and proactive.
• Strong sense for independence and self-drive.
• Curious mind and high motivation to learn.
• Fluent in Speaking and writing in Japanese Language.
About interview
Liaison
MalaysiaOther parts of MalaysiaLevel 18, Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Uptown 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Dahrul Ehsan Map
Name of person in charge of hiring：Chua Vanessa
