Job Description

- Someone who can smoothly advance projects by involving stakeholders with differing interests and positions, such as various business divisions within the company and domestic and international suppliers.- Someone who possesses logical thinking skills and can conduct persuasive negotiations and build relationships based on data and facts.Flexibility and speedSomeone who can stay attuned to the rapidly changing business environment and new technologies, and respond flexibly and quickly to the situation.Someone who can face unprecedented events and complex challenges with a positive attitude without becoming pessimistic.Global MindsetSomeone who can respect members with diverse backgrounds and values and contribute to the team through open communication.Someone who has the ambition to utilize their language skills (English and Japanese) and hone their procurement skills to meet global standards.job descriptionStrategic Procurement of Hardware and Indirect Materials Supporting the Business Foundation of the Entire Rakuten Group[Job Description]You will be responsible for all aspects of procurement of hardware and indirect materials (such as communication equipment and general-purpose goods) related to the entire Rakuten Group. This role goes beyond simple ordering; you will be responsible for strategic procurement activities.[Mission] You will play a central role in sourcingfor the entire Rakuten Group, which operates over 70 diverse services, leading "centralized purchasing" that supports the business foundation of the entire Rakuten Group and achieving procurement optimization and maximizing cost competitiveness. Your main mission is to drive the success and profit contribution of the entire group's business by promoting the optimal procurement of hardware and indirect materials, including communication equipment, in close cooperation with business divisions.[Specific Job Responsibilities]Supplier Selection and EvaluationConsidering and evaluating the optimal suppliers (new and existing) for hardware and indirect materialsNegotiating terms and conditions and concluding contractswith vendors Negotiating procurement terms such as price and delivery date, and concluding contractsPromoting Cost OptimizationOptimizing costs in hardware and indirect material procurement, planningand executing drastic cost reduction measures, and building relationships Building, maintaining , andmanaging strong partnerships with major domestic and international suppliers Coordinating with various domestic business divisions and related departments and coordinating requirements <Main Products Handled> Communication equipment (mobile phone base station equipment, switch and router equipment, server equipment, testing equipment, etc.) General- purpose products and services essential for Rakuten Group's business activities [Attractiveness of the Position] Overwhelming Scale and Influence You will be responsible for procurement for the entire Rakuten Group, which has approximately 1.3 billion users worldwide and operates a wide range of businesses. The scale of the budget you will be managing and your contribution to the business will be very large, allowing you to build your career in a dynamic environment. • Experience strategic, proactive procurement In this crucial phase of group-wide centralized purchasing, you'll have the opportunity to deeply commit to procurement operations from upstream processes, including not only daily operations but also strategic planning for cost reduction and collaboration with business divisions. • Opportunities for global activity You 'll work in an environment with members from diverse backgrounds (approximately 80 people in the entire department). You can hone your world-class procurement skills while utilizing your language skills through negotiations with major domestic and international suppliers and global quotation work. [Employment type] Full-time employee *Trial period: 3 months (salary and benefits remain unchanged during this period) ____________________