PlayStation Hardware Electrical and Semiconductor Procurement and DX Promotion Specialist

This position supports procurement of electrical and semiconductor components used in PlayStation hardware, including consoles and peripherals. The team works within the organization responsible for PlayStation production through shipment.

Procurement responsibilities cover component selection through introduction into mass production. The role involves working with related departments such as design and quality assurance to develop and execute procurement strategies. Duties include selecting new suppliers, evaluating the validity of supplier proposals, estimating costs, and negotiating delivery schedules.

The role may also advance digital transformation for procurement. This includes managing BOM costs and component supply-chain information, building a data platform that supports rapid responses to geopolitical risks and market changes, and using systems and business intelligence tools to visualize information for management decisions and improve operational efficiency.

The team handles electrical and semiconductor components used across PlayStation-related hardware. Examples include CPUs, GPUs, ASICs, memory, transistors, circuit boards, power supply units, MLCCs, and motors.

For the procurement track, the required background is at least three years of procurement or sales experience involving semiconductors or electrical components, knowledge of semiconductor components for procurement and selection, and experience managing quantities with Microsoft Office. Deep technical expertise is not required. For the DX promotion track, applicants need skills in data management and visualization using Microsoft Office, BI tools, or similar technologies, together with at least five years of procurement management experience or system development experience. Experience working with overseas suppliers is welcomed.

The position requires communication and negotiation skills when coordinating with related departments inside and outside the organization. English ability at a level sufficient for email communication or above is required, and English conversation may be needed at certain times. Business-level Japanese equivalent to Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1 or higher is also required.

The work location is Tokyo, Japan. Depending on the components handled, overseas business trips may occur approximately once per quarter.