Indirect Material and Service Category Procurement Manager - Procurement Operations Department, Procurement Operations Supervisory Department (PCOD)
LocationTokyo, Japan
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentProcurement Operations Department
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJul 3, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live3h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
10 years or more procurement experience
Practical experience in indirect material procurement, especially across multiple categories (IT, office supplies, services, etc.)
Organizational Management and Operational Capability: ability to formulate and execute organizational strategies and provide direction to the team
Negotiation Skills: ability to negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers
Analytical Skills: ability to conduct cost analysis and market research to develop optimal procurement strategies
Communication Skills: ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Project Management Skills: ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them within deadlines
Experience with procurement management systems (e.g., ERP systems)
Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
Nice to have4
Experience in establishment of Procurement rules and its execution
Experience in RFP creation for service category
Knowledge of contract law and compliance
Experience in project management or consulting
Eligibility1
TOEIC score 800 or above
Skills
Excel
ERP systems
Job Description:
Business Overview
Rakuten Group, Inc. basic management philosophy is to “empower” people and society through innovation.
Rakuten Group offers more than 70 diverse services, including the online shopping mall Rakuten Ichiba, e-commerce services such as the travel booking site Rakuten Travel, financial services such as Rakuten Bank, and professional sports.
Department Overview
About the role
The assignment will be to the Procurement Operations Department, Rakuten Group, Inc. Procurement Operations Department is responsible for entire Rakuten group procurement operation as centralized procurement function. Global Sourcing section is one of teams of Procurement Operation Department, which promote centralized sourcing activities like supplier selection and negotiation in conjunction with Requesting units.
We have an sourcing team “Indirect Material and Service Category Management team” under Global Sourcing Section to promote centralized Indirect Category Procurement sourcing.
Position:
Why We Hire
Promote Centralized Procurement for Indirect Category
Position Details
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Drive company-wide efforts to strengthen the organization for centralized procurement of indirect materials and expand the scope of centralized procurement
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Visualize group Indirect Category Spend and supplier contracts
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Develop Indirect Category Sourcing Strategy and lead to execute
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Optimize overall Indirect Spend , and lead Procurement Cost Saving initiatives
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Lead alignment with internal stakeholders and related department
Work Environment
Around 80 people
Mandatory Qualifications:
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10 years or more procurement experience
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Practical experience in indirect material procurement is desirable, especially experience across multiple categories (IT, office supplies, services, etc.)
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Organizational Management and Operational Capability: The ability to formulate and execute organizational strategies and provide direction to the team. Specifically, this includes leading the development of subordinates, setting and tracking target values, and sharing the mission and vision
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Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers
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Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct cost analysis and market research to develop optimal procurement strategies
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Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them within deadlines
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Experience with procurement management systems (e.g., ERP systems)
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Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
Desired Qualifications:
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Experience in establishment of Procurement rules and its execution
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Experience in RFP creation for service category
•
Knowledge of contract law and compliance
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Experience in project management or consulting
Others Information:
Additional information on Location
Rakuten Crimson House
Additional information on English Qualification
TOEIC score 800 or above
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Languages:
English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)