Hardware Staff - Procurement Operations Department, Procurement Operations Supervisory Department

Job Description: Business Overview The Rakuten Group's basic management philosophy is to "empower" people and society through innovation. Rakuten Group offers more than 70 diverse services, including the online shopping mall Rakuten Ichiba, e-commerce services such as the travel booking site Rakuten Travel, financial services such as Rakuten Bank, and professional sports. Department Overview The assignment will be to the Procurement Operations Department, Rakuten Group, Inc. The Procurement Operations Department is responsible for procurement operations across the entire Rakuten Group. Within this department, the Global Sourcing Section serves as the centralized function for company-wide sourcing, collaborating with business divisions to select and negotiate with suppliers. We have set up “Hardware Category Management team” and “Indirect & Service Category Management team” under Global Sourcing Section to promote centralized Service Category Procurement sourcing. Hardware primarily includes, but is not limited to, the following services: 1. Telecommunication equipment (base station, network switch, router, server, test equipment etc.) 2. Maintenance services of telecommunication equipment. Additionally, as the business domain, telecom business such as Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony are one of key focus areas. 3. Indirect & Service covers general purpose goods and services that support the business operation of Rakuten Group. Position: Why We Hire Hiring Hardware/Indirect Sourcing Staff for Centralized Procurement Position Details - Supplier selection of Hardware/Indirect Category - Negotiation of business conditions and conclude procurement contracts - Optimize Hardware/Indirect service Spend, and implement Cost Saving initiatives - Build relationship with key suppliers - Alignment with internal stakeholders and related departments worldwide Work Environment Around 80 people Mandatory Qualifications: - More than 3years experience in Purchasing or Procurement function - Japanese Language Capability (Native or JPLT N1) - English proficiency (business-level speaking and listening skills) Desired Qualifications: - Experience in Hardware Category or Indirect Category Procurement - Experience in Contract negotiation and RFP/RFQ - Experience in Global Procurement - Experience in Telecom domain industry - TOEIC score of 800 or higher Other Information: Additional information on Location Rakuten Crimson House #corporate #procurement #operationdiv In Japanese, Rakuten stands for ‘optimism.’ It means we believe in the future. It’s an understanding that, with the right mind-set, we can make the future better by what we do today. So we challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate and experiment, to create a better, brighter future for everyone. Today, our 70 businesses span e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech, bringing the joy of discovery to almost 1.3 billion members across the world. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact us here Rakuten Group, Inc.: rakuten-recruiting-info@mail.rakuten.com *Please read the Application Requirements(EN) / 募集要項(JP) before applying. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Application Documents Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. Because of this, you are not required to submit any of the following information in order to apply for our job positions. - Gender - Age - Photo - Nationality* - Information not related to business, such as ideological beliefs, family structure, etc. * For legal compliance, we may ask you about your work eligibility. See the details