Job Description

TO BE FILLED IN BY HRLocal Job Title:Senior CV GBE Buyer Primary Manager:Kevin FengFunction:Procurement Matrix Manager:Takayuki KazuyamaSub-function/Department:Business Unit Procurement / PROC_Asia Mgmt HRG:Matsushita, HisashiGlobal Job Code:GBLG03083 Employee Name: TO BE FILLED IN BY MANAGER1. Position Summary:
Create 2 – 5 sentences to describe the main purpose of the job. Indicate what is done and why (outcomes)Sourcing all phases items
VE-Resourcing & Transaction execution
Manage day to day / Escalation items
Claims Items Management                 2. Key Job Areas of   Responsibilities
Identify main areas of responsibilities. Add rows if needed.Describe the list of activities/tasks related to the job and Area of Responsibility2.1.  ・Track all cost changes and initiate/participate in reduction activities to stay below price target. 
・Take leadership for all supply base activities for the project and ensure actions from support functions are completed on time. 

 2.2.  ･ Support the development and implementation of processes to enhance the overall efficiency of New Product Introductions. 
･ Organize and Lead Sourcing Committee activity.
･ Achievement of Cost, PPAP Approval and SOP targets.  2.3.  ･ Ensuring early production suppliers nomination and Concurrent Engineering deployment. 
･ Ensure APQP Process is deployed all along development. 
･ Maintaining performance metrics and tracking sheets for NPI activities. 
・Lead annual supplier tooling verification: collect supplier-completed and stamped tooling location forms for all parts in scope and report to Finance (SHA/KOD).
・Act as the visit focal point for the Kodama plant, including suppliers outside own scope.
・Support other projects impacted by Japan suppliers by facilitating communication between China/Europe/North America and suppliers.               3. Education / Qualifications 
Minimum requirements required for employee to do the jobBasic Qualifications: 
･ Bachelor's Degree 
･ Fluent in Japanese & English. 
･ C.P.M.(Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM preferred               4. Experience
Minimum requirements (years & domain) required for employee to do the job･ At least 5 years of purchasing, supply chain or materials management experience.                 5. Key Skills and Knowledge
Minimum requirements required for employee to do the jobAdditional Qualifications: 
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business. 
- Ability to read blueprints, interpret drawing and specification requirements 
- Demonstrated manufacturing and/or engineering background. 
- Successful track record of effective communications within and across internal functional groups, various management levels and suppliers in an international environment. 
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
- Demonstrated negotiation skills. 
- Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills. 
- Experienced in matrix organization. 
- Demonstrated commitment to the requirements of the position. 
- Direct hands-on experience with SAP.5.1. Accountable for managing staff Directly ?No← Click here5.2. Accountable for managing staff as a Matrix Manager?No← Click here5.3. Total Span of Control 
(all levels beneath included)o← State the number or the range (eg: 3-5 employees)5.4. Highest Level of Organization AccountabilityWork Team/ Small Group← Click here