Supports export-compliance operations in Japan through transaction reviews, export screening, license determinations, ERP processing, METI engagement, audit preparation, and regulatory updates.
About this role
This role sits in procurement and supply chain, managing critical software and hardware suppliers worldwide. It supports the software category through category strategy, supply-base development, supplier qualification, quality processes, and contract-performance management, with focus on cost, supply assurance, predictability, and business requirements.
Work includes analyzing industry trends and procurement performance, reporting findings to procurement management, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs, SOWs, software licenses, and other technology contracts. The role identifies contract risks, monitors adherence, seeks improved terms, and works with legal, marketing, product, services, and finance partners. Supply-chain and financial modeling tools, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint are named.
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in business, operations, supply chain management, engineering, or equivalent experience; typically 7+ years in procurement or supply chain; and significant experience negotiating legal terms in complex technology contracts. Japanese reading, writing, and interpretation are also required for contract drafting and negotiations, along with analytical, negotiation, and project-management skills.
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