Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Cost Reduction, Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, or related field, preferably in manufacturing.
Strong ability to analyze market data, supplier pricing, cost structures, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Experience in supplier evaluation, alternative sourcing, price benchmarking, and negotiation to achieve cost savings.
Strong analytical thinking, negotiation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with good proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Good understanding and hands-on experience in QC parts/product quality requirements; proficiency in English and/or Japanese is an advantage.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Conduct market research and price benchmarking to identify cost trends, new suppliers, alternative materials/products, and potential cost reduction opportunities.
Analyze supplier pricing, material costs, quality, and delivery performance to support cost reduction and sourcing decisions.
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiation, alternative sourcing, material substitution, and process improvement.
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, technical capability, and overall competitiveness.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to achieve targeted cost savings while maintaining required quality and delivery standards.
Monitor and report cost reduction achievements and savings, and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Engineering, and related departments to ensure the implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
