Lead Procurement Operations Specialist

About the role

Cadence is hiring a Lead Procurement Operations Specialist in Yokohama. The role covers end-to-end procurement operations for indirect goods and services across multiple sites, from purchase requisitions and supplier interaction to supplier relationship management and policy execution.

Key responsibilities

• Review contracts and process purchase requisitions for indirect goods and services across multiple sites.
• Interact with suppliers, obtain quotes, submit purchase requests, and handle routine purchase order acknowledgements and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to speed up purchasing requests and track PR/PO performance.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement operations team and partner with GSS Buyers and AP to resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.
• Collect, edit and provide procurement data for financial analysis supporting supplier management.
• Work with e-Procurement administration on system issues, enhancements and requests.
• Help drive the Global Procurement Policy through partnership, collaboration and training, and ensure purchasing requirements are fulfilled in line with the audit 3-way match SOX process.
• Explore cost savings through supplier spend consolidation and support supplier relationship management, including bi-annual business reviews for key accounts.
• Develop category expertise, assist the Supplier Life Cycle team with supplier records, and support procurement projects as needed.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in business, finance or purchasing preferred, with 3-4 years of experience in a global procurement operations role.
• Strong verbal communication, able to lead presentations, give recommendations and mitigate risks.
• Analytical thinker able to explain complex procurement procedures simply and deliver training on policies, procedures and technology.
• Japanese and English speaking and writing skills.

Required skills

• Exceptional knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, Workday, Tableau and SharePoint.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, OneDrive and Zoom.