Japanese Procurement Practice Specialist

Recruitify_HR; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the Philippines is seeking an independent and detail-oriented contracting professional to lead procurement contracting projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in Japanese (N1), and skills in procurement and contract management. The role involves negotiating contracts, advising stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Interested candidates currently residing in the Philippines are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of any work experience.
• Experience in procurement/legal/paralegal or contract management.
• Open to applicants currently in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead contracting projects across procurement agreements.
• Negotiate legal terms with suppliers and propose alternative language.
• Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation and compliance risks.

Skills

Japanese N1 language

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in procurement platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

AI-enabled productivity tools

Education

College graduate any course

Legal degree and/or paralegal certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Ready to join Accentures team of empowered people? Were looking for candidates with the following skills and experience for this role. Do you fit the profile? If you do, wed love to hear from you! In adherence to Accentures process of Identity Verification, your resume or CV must include your photo to ensure the accuracy of your application.

Overall Purpose: We are seeking an independent and detail-oriented contracting professional to lead procurement contracting projects within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead contracting projects across procurement agreements using client templates and playbooks, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Own redlining of contract documents, propose alternative language, and negotiate legal terms with suppliers, escalating only when exceptions fall outside playbook guidance.
• Independently negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, coordinating with sourcing managers for subject matter expertise when necessary, ensuring that commercial terms are clearly and accurately reflected in contract language.
• Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, compliance risks, and governance standards, providing guidance to sourcing managers and client teams.
• Prepare, update, and disseminate information on contract status, compliance, risks.

Requirements

• At least 5 years any work experience.
• Japanese N1 language only, no tech experience required.
• Experience in procurement/legal/paralegal or contract management.
• College graduate any course.
• Preferably Filipino candidate or the one that does not have visa issues/restrictions; no commitment on nationality, recruitment to endorse based on language proficiency requirement.
• If mid-hiring, recruitment will encounter challenges in the nationality preference, open to N2 but to be discussed with the project.
• Open to TDOC movement as confirmed by the project.
• Open to level amendment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to prepare structured deliverables and tailor messaging for executives, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Proficiency in procurement platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Legal degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
• Open for those applicants who are currently in Philippines.
• Must have no active applications with Accenture.
• Should not be a job hopper who only works for less than a year per company.