Japan Technology Procurement Lead

2週間前

Chiyoda EY Full time￥5,000,000 - ￥10,000,000 per year

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 


 

The opportunity 

The purpose of the global EY organization is to build a better working world. The insights and services we provide help drive long-term value for clients, people, and society, and build trust in the capital markets. An essential function under EY Core Business Services (CBS), Supply Chain Services (SCS) is a global team of over 600 professionals in more than 35 countries, supporting the EY organization worldwide. This structure enables knowledge-sharing across categories and regions, streamlining efforts to seek innovative suppliers that can provide exceptional client service and maximize SCS's value for the EY organization and the global supply chain.

A key component of SCS is Global Procurement, whose purpose is to drive significant synergies and value creation from sourcing to contract lifecycle management, deliver exceptional client experiences and build more vital collaboration to manage Technology, Talent, Alliances and Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) spend categories. We forge meaningful supplier relationships and strengthen supplier resilience to help EY maximize long-term value for its people, clients and communities.

Your key responsibilities 

  • Act as a trusted business advisor to regional EY leaders and stakeholders, ensuring SCS initiatives align with business priorities.
  • Manage the Technology category in collaboration with senior stakeholders and the Global Procurement team.
  • Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies for the Technology category in compliance with Procurement policies, delivering measurable value through cost savings and cost avoidance, spend consolidation, supplier rationalization and contract value realization.
  • Mitigate contractual risks by working closely with Legal (GCO), Risk Management, and other SCS team members.
  • Lead and manage complex transactions, partnering with senior stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes while ensuring alignment with global processes and standards, incorporating simplification and localization where appropriate.
  • Oversee supplier relationships to maximize value for EY, ensuring adherence to EY policies and managing the full contract lifecycle, including proactive negotiations.
  • Socialize Procurement policies and processes, ensuring project teams and stakeholders understand the value of the policy and adhere accordingly.
  • Maintain market intelligence on key suppliers and subcategories within Technology, leveraging research and industry insights.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with regional leadership and key business stakeholders, providing regular updates on category strategies and progress.
  • Manage regional team members, including contractors, to balance workload and foster a high-performing team culture.

    • Skills and attributes for success

  • To qualify for the role, you must have 

  • 10+ years of procurement experience in Technology and Data Services categories, including leadership in Indirect Procurement.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
  • Proven track record in high-performance, collaborative environments and global teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, including online Rfx and e-Auctions.
  • Native Japanese and advanced English proficiency, capable of leading discussions independently.
  • Ability to work virtually and autonomously across regional and global teams; strong team player.
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage and prioritize workload independently.
  • Positive attitude with adaptability, and strong appetite for change and continuous learning.
  • Ability to align efforts with key stakeholders, influence senior leaders, and demonstrate a global mindset.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, supporting leadership in driving alignment with senior stakeholders.
  • Capability to drive change by building strong, trusting relationships with senior stakeholders and business partners.
  • Ideally, you'll also have 

  • CPM (US), CIPS (UK) or similar Procurement certification is welcomed but not essential.
  • Good knowledge of IT suppliers and emerging technologies.
  • Experience working in an IT role as part of delivering technology solutions is a plus.

    • What we look for

    Successful team members are high energy individuals with experience working in a truly global, culturally diverse organization where change is embraced. Relationship building is key and excellent oral, written and communications skills in both Japanese and English is necessary to deliver Exceptional Client Service to our stakeholders.


    What we offer you    



    At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.  





    Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.   





    To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.  


    EY | Building a better working world

    EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

    Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

    EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.


    • Japan Technology Procurement Lead

      2週間前

      Chiyoda EY Full time￥5,000,000 - ￥10,000,000 per year

      The Japan Technology Procurement Lead will be responsible for managing the Technology category in collaboration with senior stakeholders and the Global Procurement team. The role will involve developing and executing sourcing and negotiation strategies for the Technology category ...

    • Japan Technology Procurement Lead

      2週間前

      Tokyo, Tokyo EY ￥1,500,000 - ￥2,500,000 per year

      At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. · Act as a trusted business advisor to regional ...

    • JAPAN AI】Tech Lead

      2ヶ月前

      Tokyo 株式会社ジーニー ￥714,286 - ￥1,142,857

      AI技術を駆使して働く人々の可能性を飛躍的に高めることを目指し、上場企業である株式会社ジーニーのグループ企業として2023年4月に設立されたJAPAN AI株式会社は、最先端のAI技術を活用し、国内外での研究開発を推進しています。特に、AIエージェントの開発に注力しており、大規模言語モデル (LLM) を活用した革新的なプロダクトやソリューションを提供しています。これにより、さまざまな業界での生産性向上や業務効率化を実現しています。 · 技術戦略・アーキテクチャ設計 · Speech領域における技術ロードマップの策定と実行 · 大規模・高可用性・低遅延を ...

    • JAPAN AI】Tech Lead

      22時間前

      Tokyo 株式会社ジーニー ￥642,857 - ￥1,071,429

      JAPAN AI株式会社は、AI技術を駆使して働く人々の可能性を飛躍的に高めることを目指し、上場企業である株式会社ジーニーのグループ企業として2023年4月に設立されました。当社は最先端のAI技術を活用し、国内外での研究開発を推進しています。 ...

    • Alexion Japan】Japan Program Team Lead

      4日前

      Minato AstraZeneca Full time￥20,000,000 - ￥25,000,000 per year

      プログラムの責任者として、目標・計画・意思決定を担います。日本市場におけるプログラムの方向性を設定および推進します。開発やライフサイクルマネジメント、前臨床から臨床までに関連する活動全般に責任を持ちます。 · プロジェクト管理経験と医薬品開発経験が求められます。また、リスク対応やコスト管理も必要です。 · ...

    • JAPAN AI】Tech Lead

      2ヶ月前

      Tokyo 株式会社ジーニー ￥714,286 - ￥1,142,857

      JAPAN AI株式会社は、AI技術を駆使して働く人々の可能性を飛躍的に高めることを目指し、上場企業である株式会社ジーニーのグループ企業として2023年4月に設立されました。当社は最先端のAI技術を活用し、国内外での研究開発を推進しています。 · Backend Engineer (Tech Lead) として、ソリューションアーキテクトチームのSpeech担当における技術リーダーとして活躍いただきます。 · 音声AIソリューションの技術戦略立案、アーキテクチャ設計、複数プロジェクトの技術的リード、チームメンバーのメンタリング、顧客との高度な技術折衝など ...

    • PDX Japan Sales lead

      3週間前

      Tokyo Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time￥8,000,000 - ￥12,000,000 per year

      日本の東京に本社を置くサーモフィッシャーサイエンティフィックジャパンは、世界中の125,000人の従業員を擁する米国マサチューセッツ州ウォルサムに本社を置くサーモフィッシャーサイエンティフィック インコーポレイテッドの日本法人です。PDX製品の年間予算を達成し、管轄テリトリーの販売チャネルを駆使して売上げを最大化することが求められます。 ...

    • Associate Director, Japan Procurement

      3週間前

      Tokyo Organon Full time￥900,000 - ￥1,200,000 per year

      This position focuses on the development and implementation of innovative and fit for purpose sourcing strategies, external partnerships, and robust supplier management as well as the coordination of external events and the management of the Tokyo office (facilities). · Procureme ...

    • Japan, Procurement Sourcing Professional

      3日前

      Tokyo IBM ￥6,000,000 - ￥12,000,000 per year

      We're seeking a dynamic, visionary Strategic Sourcing Professional to join our team and help take procurement strategies to new heights. As our Strategic Sourcing Buyer, you will play a critical role in optimizing our procurement processes, forging robust supplier relationships, ...

    • EY Japan】Client Technology: サポートエンジニア

      1日前

      Japan EY Studio+ Nederland ￥3,600,000 - ￥10,800,000 per year

      サポートエンジニアとしてEY Japanで働くことができます。IT基盤の運用、プロダクションサポート、品質向上などを責任を持って実行することができます。 · ...

    • Head of Application Technology Japan

      2週間前

      Japan Merck ￥6,000,000 - ￥12,000,000 per year

      We are currently seeking a Head of Application Technology Japan for the Surface Solutions business. You will be heading an application group of about 5 team members in the field of inorganic pearlescent pigments and related functional materials. · Execution and accountability for ...

    • Business Technology Consultant, Japan

      2週間前

      Tokyo Guidewire Software Full time￥2,500,000 - ￥5,000,000 per year

      Guidewire seeks a Business Technology Consultant for Japan, based in Tokyo. This customer-facing role drives sales success by transforming solution consulting strategy from on-premise to SaaS sales. · Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written) · English language skills (for internal ...

    • Business Technology Consultant, Japan

      2ヶ月前

      Tokyo Guidewire Software Full time￥600,000 - ￥1,200,000 per year

      As a Guidewire Business Technology Consultant, you will be trained and empowered to help insurers leverage the world's leading insurance platform to drive their business goals. · Business Technology Consultants work side by side with customers, striving to understand their busine ...

    • Sales Lead, Japan

      2ヶ月前

      Tokyo Tools for Humanity

      We are looking for an entrepreneurial, execution-focused Sales Lead to drive the growth of our commercial efforts in Japan. · Own the end-to-end sales funnel in Japan, from enterprise prospecting to closing and activation. · Secure device placement across high-traffic networks su ...

    • Procurement Specialist Japan

      2週間前

      Tokyo EF ￥3,500,000 - ￥6,000,000 per year

      We are now looking for an entrepreneurial negotiator with a nothing is impossible attitude to join our Procurement team in our dynamic and multi-national Ops team in Tokyo. · Procurement, Negotiation & Contracting – leading negotiations of pricing and commercial terms for the ass ...

    • Director of Procurement – Japan and Taiwan Region

      2ヶ月前

      Tokyo Gap Inc.

      We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Procurement to lead our procurement operations primarily in the Japan and Taiwan region. · Develop and execute procurement strategies across multiple indirect categories in the Asia region, ensuring alignment with global sourci ...

    • Communications Lead, Japan

      1ヶ月前

      Tokyo Anthropic Full time$120,000 - $180,000 per year

      Anthropic seeks a highly skilled communicator to lead Anthropic's communications in Japan. As our first communications hire in the region you will develop and drive effective communications campaigns that advance Anthropic's position in Japan. · Develop and execute communications ...

    • Marketing Lead, Japan

      5日前

      Tokyo Careers at Eucalyptus Full time￥1,500,000 - ￥2,000,000 per year

      We're looking for a bold strategic Marketing Leader to accelerate one of Eucalyptus' fastest-growing brands in Japan. · ...

    • Communications Lead, Japan

      1ヶ月前

      Tokyo Anthropic ￥10,000,000 - ￥20,000,000 per year

      Anthropic seeks a highly skilled communicator to lead Anthropic's communications in Japan. As our first communications hire in the region you will develop and drive effective communications campaigns that advance Anthropic's position in Japan. · Develop and execute communications ...

    • Lead IT Architect, Platinion, Japan

      3週間前

      Tokyo Boston Consulting Group Full time￥20,000,000 - ￥25,000,000 per year

      クライアントのビジネス促進や新規事業創出にインパクトを与えることを⽬的として、デジタルトランスフォーメーション(DX)のコンサルティング、アーキテクチャの策定、ソリューション設計、組織設計を⾏い、ビジネス推進とデジタル活⽤の橋渡しを担います。またクライアントCxOのトラステッドパートナーとして、デジタル戦略⽴案〜施策への落とし込み、実⾏までをプロジェクトマネージャーとして推進していくことも役割となります。 · デジタル/IT戦略⽴案コンサルティング・企画構想、ITロードマップ策定、アーキテクチャ作成を複数 メンバーのリーダーとして実⾏した経験 · ⼤規模 ...

    • JAPAN AI】Tech Lead

      2ヶ月前

      Tokyo 株式会社ジーニー ￥5,136,440 - ￥7,142,860 per year

      Tech Leadとして、チームの技術的方向性をリードし、メンバーの成長を支援する役割を担います。 · 技術戦略・アーキテクチャ設計 · Speech領域における技術ロードマップの策定と実行 · 大規模・高可用性・低遅延を実現するシステムアーキテクチャの設計 · 技術選定 (言語、フレームワーク、インフラ、ツールなど) の意思決定 · 技術的負債の特定と改善計画の立案・推進 · セキュリティ・パフォーマンス・コスト最適化の戦略立案 · 音声AIソリューション開発のリード · チームリード・組織貢献 · エンジニアのメンタリング・技術指導 · 顧客対応・プ ...