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The PositionA) Summary
Roche Diagnostics Japan is seeking a highly motivated Procurement specialist to
manage key activities of the Japanese business. This role is key to build the overall
procurement strategy and drive an efficient, cost-effective and compliant
organization. The right candidate will be an energetic proactive individual with strong
communication skills, able to build bridges between the different functions.
B) Key Responsibilities:
1. Procurement Management:
● Lead procurement initiatives to meet business needs in accordance with
local Procurement SOPs. Influence vision through optimization plan and
relationship building.
● Supplier Relationship & Risk Management: Evaluate and engage potential
suppliers for long-term partnerships, proactively identify and provide alternate
sources to minimize supply risk, and ensure continuous monitoring and
improvement of vendor performance.
● Cost Optimization & Compliance: Continuously seek more economical
and/or alternate sources of supply without compromising quality.
● Measure and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), lead
continuous improvement initiatives, and continuously enhance service levels.
● Operational Liaison & Administration: Collaborate closely with the Shared
Service Center (RSS) for seamless procurement operations, including
accurate vendor onboarding, purchase order creation, and payment
clearance.
● Collaborate with the global procurement department to drive and execute
procurement initiatives (global contract, system implementation).

2. General Responsibilities:
● Actively prioritize negotiations and tasks to ensure effective resource
utilization for the company. Demonstrate high communication skills and be a
catalyst of Roche culture.
● Proactive and agile with high energy, able to drive team efforts, streamline
work operations and build efficient communication with other departments.
● Ensure consistency of Japan local strategy with Roche global direction:
Liaise with global teams to communicate Japan challenges and find solutions.
Bridge global Roche strategy with local operations.

C) Qualifications and skills
1. Qualification and work experience:
● University Degree (Bachelor or Masters).
● Previous experience (at least 5 years) in a similar role.
● Native Level of Japanese and business level of English.
2. Skills:
● High energy level, driven by positive enthusiasm and a pragmatic
approach.
● Ability to influence team dynamics and drive a positive highly
communicative environment.
● Team player focused on common goals.
● Solid understanding of procurement practices, standards, and guidelines.
Medical equipment knowledge is an advantage, not a must.
● Ability to multi-tasking and workload prioritization.
● Strong negotiation skills. Ability to build trust and effective relationships
with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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