Procurement Buyer (Japanese Speaking)

Position Summary/Mission:
Drive compliance by consistently following the laid procedures to validate the content process a Purchase Requisition into Purchase order with 100% accuracy and quick turnaround time.

Fundamental Components & Physical Requirements:
As an Operations Professional the responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Review requisition requirements and work efficiently with requesters and/or client employees to fulfil the requisition in the form of a Purchase Order to the appropriate Supplier.
– Recognize Non-Catalog Purchases that should be directed to a Catalog Solution
– Work efficiently with requester/client for additional information or any questions
– Determine Source from Sourcing provided Master File
– Negotiate cost savings and terms when applicable (non-contracted sources)
– Procurement of low dollar purchases services (including source identification as needed)
– Price and delivery Confirmation
– PO Order receipt Confirmation
– Knowledge of all client’s specific processes and procedures
– Complete Customer requests for set up of new suppliers including providing applicable information
– Interface with clients and suppliers on supplier and payment issues in conjunction with tactical commodity manager
– Maintain all relevant supplier documentation
– Ensure audit readiness of all purchasing documents
– Work with cluster leads and team lead
– Resolve blocked invoices
– Expedite and Emergency Orders and follow up on deliveries
– Perform special projects as needed