Japanese Procurement Practice Specialist

Recruitify_HR; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Japanese Procurement Practice Specialist in Quezon City. The ideal candidate will possess Japanese N1 proficiency and at least 5 years of experience in procurement or contract management. Responsibilities include leading contracting projects, negotiating terms, and providing guidance on compliance risks. Applicants are preferred who are currently in the Philippines, with a strong focus on communication skills and proficiency in procurement tools.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience in procurement/legal/paralegal or contract management.
• Open to applicants currently in the Philippines.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement contracting projects independently.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage contract compliance.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and risks.
• Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, risks, and governance.
• Prepare and disseminate information on contract status 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

Legal degree and/or paralegal certification

Tools

Procurement platforms

Job description

Japanese Procurement Practice Specialist

On-site - Quezon City 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Description

Ready to join Accenture’s team of empowered people? We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and experience for this role. Do you fit the profile? If you do, we’d love to hear from you! In adherence to Accenture’s 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.

• 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, and ensure 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.

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