Procurement Business Partner

This Procurement Business Partner role in Tokyo, Japan focuses on end-to-end sourcing for IT and general services, primarily general services. Responsibilities include defining requirements, market analysis, sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, procure-to-pay processes (bidding, negotiation, PO creation, payment processing), new supplier development, key stakeholder management, collaboration with the China group procurement category manager, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of procurement experience, including at least one year in office leasing, infrastructure construction, or facility management. Fluency in Japanese and English is required, along with proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), procurement systems (SAP Ariba/Coupa/Jagger preferred), and data analysis tools. The role demands strong communication, teamwork, goal orientation, and adaptability.