Manager, Procurement & Process Transformation

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Santen Pharmaceutical

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As a specialized company dedicated to ophthalmology, Santen carries out research, development, marketing, and sales of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and medical devices. Santen is the market leader for prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals in Japan and its products now reach patients in over 60 countries. With scientific knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over a 130-year history, Santen provides products and services to contribute to the well-being of patients, their loved ones and consequently to society.

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• Indirect Procurement Manager, Japan is responsible for developing and executing the country-level strategy for indirect procurement categories, ensuring alignment with global and regional procurement goals. • The role acts as a strategic business partner to cross-functional stakeholders across commercial, corporate, and site-based functions, driving value through cost optimization, supplier performance, innovation, and compliance. • This role will be critical in shaping local sourcing strategies while leveraging global and regional agreements, ensuring procurement excellence in a complex, matrixed organization. • 「間接購買マネージャー(日本)」は、日本国内における間接購買カテゴリーの戦略を策定・実行し、グローバルおよびリージョナルの購買目標と整合させる責任を担う。このポジションは、CFU(日本事業)、コーポレート部門、各拠点の機能など、部門横断的なステークホルダーに対する戦略的なビジネスパートナーとしての役割を果たし、コスト最適化、サプライヤーパフォーマンスの向上、イノベーション、コンプライアンスを通じて付加価値を提供する。 • Category Strategy & Execution: Lead the execution of indirect procurement strategies across key categories such as Marketing Services, IT, Professional Services, Facilities Management, HR Services, and R&D. Manage the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to contract management, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • カテゴリー戦略と実行: マーケティングサービス、IT、プロフェッショナルサービス、ファシリティマネジメント、人事、R&D(研究開発)などの主要カテゴリーにおける間接購買戦略の実行をリードする。ソーシングから契約管理までの購買ライフサイクル全体を管理し、ビジネス目標との整合性を確保する。 • Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management: Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders at country level, including senior leaders in Finance, HR, IT, Commercial, and Operations. Proactively understand business needs and co-develop sourcing solutions that deliver value beyond savings (e.g., innovation, speed to market, risk mitigation). • ビジネスパートナーシップおよびステークホルダーマネジメント: 財務、人事、IT、CFU(日本事業)、オペレーションなどの部門を含む国内の社内ステークホルダー(特にシニアリーダー)と、信頼に基づく強固な関係を構築する。 ビジネスニーズを積極的に理解し、コスト削減を超えた価値(例:イノベーション、上市迅速化、リスク軽減)を提供する調達ソリューションを共同で開発する。日本における購買部門の窓口として機能し、ステークホルダーの高いエンゲージメントと満足度を確保する。 • Supplier & Contract Management: Negotiate and manage supplier contracts in alignment with local regulatory requirements and corporate policies. Drive supplier performance, risk management, and innovation initiatives through regular performance reviews and KPI monitoring. • サプライヤーおよび契約管理: 現地の法規制および企業ポリシーに準拠しながら、サプライヤーとの契約交渉および契約管理を行う。定期的なパフォーマンスレビューやKPIのモニタリングを通じて、サプライヤーのパフォーマンス、リスク管理、イノベーション施策を推進する。 • Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to global procurement policies and procedures, and promote best-in-class sourcing practices. Support internal and external audit requirements and ensure full transparency in procurement processes. • ガバナンスおよびコンプライアンス: グローバルの購買方針および手続きを遵守し、ベストプラクティスに基づいた購買手法の推進を図る。社内外の監査要件に対応し、購買プロセスにおける透明性を確保する。 • Collaboration in a Matrix Environment: Work in close collaboration with regional and global category leads to align local execution with global strategy. Serve as a local ambassador for the global procurement function, promoting consistency and knowledge-sharing. • マトリクス型環境での協働: リージョナルおよびグローバルのカテゴリーリードと緊密に連携し、グローバル戦略と整合するようにローカルにおいて実行する。グローバル購買機能における日本側の代表としての役割を果たし、一貫性のある業務運営と知識共有を促進する。

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. • Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in Indirect Procurement, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry or experience in a regulated industry, ideally pharmaceuticals, with understanding of compliance and audit requirements. • Demonstrated experience working in a large multinational or matrixed organization, with the ability to influence without direct authority. • Strong category expertise in at least 2–3 of the following: Marketing Services, Professional Services, IT, Facilities, HR Services, Travel. • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and deliver measurable value through procurement initiatives. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English (mandatory) and Japanese (business-level or fluent). • Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills. • Proficient in procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP) and analytics. • CIPS or other relevant procurement certification a plus. • Demonstrated success in implementing change and driving process improvements in procurement organizations.