COUNTRY PURCHASING MANAGER -

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DATE

COUNTRY PURCHASING MANAGER

PURCHASING

20/04/2026

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REGION PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR

CHAIRPERSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR JAPAN

MISSION

In one or two sentences, outline the primary purpose(s) of this position within the organization

• The Country Purchasing Manager is responsible for all purchasing activities. The Purchasing Manager is also responsible to provide direct support to the Buyers for purchase order processing, to include requisition approval, document preparation, distribution and process tracking. Work is performed in a fast-paced environment within tight time constraints.  Unusual hours and travel may be required.

Responsibilities & Activities

Outline the key areas of responsibility for this position, including the related activities and eventual authorities

• Work with MRO / Commodity / Program buyers to accomplish the following:
• Understand the requirements
• Recommend suppliers to be used for Japan requirements
• Negotiate price, delivery, payment terms and contracts
• Identify, execute and track cost reduction opportunities
• Assist buyers in daily activities by
• Processing incoming Purchase Requisitions
• Preparing Purchase orders
• Placing orders
• Completing follow-up actions with suppliers and customers
• Department Support
• Support department positions and projects as required
• Maintain centralized purchasing support facilities:  files, equipment, data logs etc
• Receive and manage new and established supplier codes for all databases.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to eliminate non-value added activities
• Must successfully complete all Inergy required training
• Must comply with all work rules, policies and procedures
• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Provide support to other positions as needed
• With the support of supplier quality, reviews the suppliers quality performance, triggers suppliers quality improvement programs and evaluates the suppliers quality system/performance prior to new awards.
• Other duties as assigned

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Outline the key responsibilities for this position in regards of Integrated Management System (Quality, Safety, Environment)

Only relevant paragraphs to be kept

For everyone out of MACO, Region Leadership Teams and Plant Managers :

Within his/her scope of responsibility, he/she respects the standards and rules in terms of Quality, Safety and Environment contributing to the IMS process management and improvement

For Managers, in addition to previous one::

As a manager, he /she ensures that his/her team is informed and trained about Quality, Safety and Environment requirements and respects the related rules. He/She is accountable for the IMS process management within his perimeter of responsibility

ORGANIZATION

POSITION KEY INTERFACES (internal and/or external)

Internal

• All core team and extended team members
• Function managers & directors
• MACO Members
• Plant manager(s) and their representative(s)
• VP region/country directors
• Finance & legal support functions
• Program/project team
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External

• Suppliers

POSITION BACK UP

Fill in with back-up position titles only. Back-up should be indicated for positions in charge of customer orders treatment, supplier on-time delivery, quality, production capacity, shared loading (multi-part station), lead time, inventory level, preventive maintenance, and calibration are the ones to be provided with a back-up.

• Region Purchasing  & Supply Chain Director

KEY MEASURES & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Indicate the Key Indicators used to measure the performance of the position and the financial metrics on which the role has got a direct or indirect impact (budget, sales, …)

• Achievement of QCTR targets
• On time component deliveries with 0 quality issue
• Suppliers PPAP on time and accepted at first time
• On time transfer of purchasing files to plant(s)
• Material and tooling costs
• Product cost
• Profitability (material margin)
• Cash-out optimization (working capital,amortization)
• Purchasing development cost
• Supplier management

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• Diploma or Bachelor in Business administrative preferable
• Minimum of three years Business/ Automotive experience required.

Job Soft skills

• Must be flexible, dependable, and creative
• Proven ability to lead and interact in a team environment

Job Technical skills

• Ability to prioritize task and meet department objectives.
• Ability to function in a team-structured environment
• Ability to detail and compare cost  structures/drivers relating to supplier price submissions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain working relationship with internal and external customers
• Ability to collect, maintain and analyze data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Ability to work independently

To define the Soft Skills required for the job, please refer to PO General Competencies available on Topnet.