Head of Procurement, NEA

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Summary

As a key member of the NEA Leadership Team, the Head of Procurement will lead the procurement function across Japan and Korea, covering both Direct and Indirect categories.

This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and people leadership to deliver sustainable cost savings, operational excellence, and value creation.

The successful candidate will be bilingual in Japanese and English, with proven experience managing teams and stakeholders in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage both Direct (co-pack sourcing, New product development support, supplier governance) and Indirect categories (Sales & Marketing, IT, HR Services, Facilities, Travel, Utilities, etc.).

- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with regional and global category leads.

- Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including requireme...