Senior Buyer - Japanese Speaker

DHL Germany; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics provider in a dynamic role focused on procurement excellence. This exciting position offers the chance to influence purchasing operations globally, ensuring efficiency and cost control through state-of-the-art e-purchasing tools. You will collaborate with a diverse team, driving supplier negotiations and managing procurement processes. With ample opportunities for personal and professional development, this role is perfect for those eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. Embrace the chance to grow within one of the largest logistics companies in the world and be part of a team that values innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

International working environment

Flexibility in work hours

Learning opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement functions.
• Proficiency in English & Japanese, both written and spoken.
• Solid knowledge of procurement practices and buying procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement processes and manage purchase orders.
• Negotiate contracts and analyze supplier bids.
• Ensure timely delivery and maintain data quality.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Communication

Risk Assessment

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant university degree

Completed apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office Suite

PowerBI

Job description

About DHL Group and Procurement:

DHL Group is the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around; we have a very clear purpose: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, recognizing the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Corporate Procurement is a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group – SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DHL Group is sourcing products, systems, and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset, and by focusing on clear priorities, we drive tangible value for our colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our APAC region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Job Purpose:

This role delivers day-to-day purchasing operations to all business divisions across the globe, through established efficient and user-friendly purchasing processes and systems that provide spend transparency and help control costs. We deliver purchasing services through the Purchasing Service Centers from requisition to purchase order based on state-of-the-art e-purchasing tools including both user support (e.g., first level support, management of e-purchasing catalog), processing non-catalog requisitions, and second level support for issue solving and master data management.

Your tasks:

• Execute and ensure procurement processes applying sourcing/purchasing/corporate/Business Partner policies.
• Collect and maintain data and/or ensure data quality maintenance and reporting on rates, catalog, supplier data/performance, purchase order admin.
• Drive (execute) tactical purchasing process (non-catalog requisitions) and ensure day-to-day/admin support (request and analyze competitive bids (3 bids and 1 buy), select suppliers, quality, delivery terms, specs for goods/services).
• Ensure clarification of outstanding receipt of order confirmation, invoices, delivery dates, rejection/change of purchase orders.
• Negotiate catalog contracts with suppliers.
• Support preparation and monitoring of tenders, negotiations, and supplier management.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions; and commit to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization’s best interest.
• Follow up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal customers.
• Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization’s current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Generate required reporting, analyze reports, and identify catalog improvements.

Your profile:

Education Level

• Completed apprenticeship and/or relevant university degree and/or equivalent experience.

Experience Level

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in purchasing or procurement functions, especially in P2P operational would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in English & Japanese – reading, writing & speaking.
• Solid working experience with purchasing practices and buying procedures.
• Demonstrates solid knowledge of risk types and factors in procurement, as well as mitigation options.
• Assesses supplier risk and defines mitigation actions, using standard templates, with limited complexity.
• Advises colleagues and business partners on the applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the consequences of business decisions on compliance.
• Working experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (especially SAP and Oracle environment).
• e-purchasing experience.
• Experience in working with MS Office suite (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working experience in building/mobilizing reports in MS Excel (using Pivots, Macro, Vlookup).
• Knowledge of working with VBA and Macro to automate reports & PowerBI would be advantageous.
• Great communication style and analytical skills.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual environment.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting compensation and benefits.

DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.