Procurement Operations Function Manager

This role leads procurement governance and operational improvement for an aircraft in-flight entertainment systems business. Responsibilities include supporting the creation and operation of procurement policies, rules and processes; coordinating audits and compliance activities; and ensuring that procurement processes meet regulatory, internal-control and risk-management requirements.

The manager leads 4M change management covering Man, Machine, Material and Method, including coordination across departments, document control and implementation. The role also manages procurement master data and system governance, promotes standardization and improvement, designs and reports KPIs, and supports the introduction of supplier lifecycle management and supplier portal systems.

Operational responsibilities include monitoring procurement KPIs and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports. The manager leads the development and maintenance of a Procurement Dashboard, promotes procurement data analysis and reporting using tools such as Power BI, and advances procurement DX, automation and digitalization. The role also manages inspection, receipt and nonconforming-product return processes, supports buyers and sourcing teams, tracks cost-reduction results and pipeline activity, and coordinates annual cost-reduction plans.

The position provides training and skill development for procurement staff, oversees materials movement across manufacturing functions, and supports sales-plan achievement and financial soundness. Management duties include hiring, developing and evaluating personnel, coaching managers, preparing annual business plans covering staffing, capital investment and budgets, and establishing processes and resources for efficient organization management.

Required qualifications include knowledge of procurement, supply-chain operations and business-process management; KPI management, data analysis and reporting skills; understanding of procurement governance, compliance and internal controls; cross-functional coordination and communication skills; problem-solving ability; and Microsoft Office skills including Excel. Experience should include at least approximately seven years in procurement operations, supply-chain management or business-process management, KPI and data management, business improvement, and cross-functional project leadership. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is required.

Power BI or other BI tools, SAP or Oracle ERP, procurement DX, automation, system implementation, master-data management, system governance, Lean, Six Sigma, auditing and risk management are preferred knowledge or experience. Aerospace experience, relevant procurement or supply-chain certifications, and an MBA are also welcomed.

The position is based in Kadoma, Osaka, or at one of two Tokyo locations in Chuo or Shinagawa; the Tokyo location is discussed during interviews. Remote work is available, although the role is primarily office-based. Domestic and international travel is expected at approximately 25% annually. The position is full-time and permanent, with a standard three-month probationary period.