Head Of Procurement Japan

Sanofi UK

Tokyo, Japan
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Strategic business partnership
Value creation and cost management
Supplier relationship management
** Sanofi UK is seeking a Head of Procurement in Tokyo, Japan, to manage procurement performance, drive strategic partnerships, and enhance supplier solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, fluency in Japanese and English, and a deep understanding of procurement practices, particularly within the Japanese market. **

Job Summary

  • As Head of Procurement Japan within our Procurement team, you'll take ownership of procurement performance across Japan, spanning both COGS and Indirect spend, while leading the transformation of how we deliver value through strategic partnerships and innovative supplier solutions.
  • Act as the single point of contact for country leadership, ensuring global category strategies are adapted to local realities, driving local execution and maintaining strong relationships with Japan management.
  • Lead the embedding of new ways of working, drive sustainable behavioral change, and ensure transformation benefits are locked in across the operating unit.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Sanofi UK is seeking a Head of Procurement in Tokyo, Japan, to manage procurement performance, drive strategic partnerships, and enhance supplier solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, fluency in Japanese and English, and a deep understanding of procurement practices, particularly within the Japanese market. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic business partnership
  • Value creation and cost management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Compliance, risk, and continuity
  • Transformational leadership and change management
  • External manufacturing support

Nice-to-have

  • AI-powered biopharma company
  • Innovative supplier solutions
  • Cross-functional team influence
  • Ethically strong professional attributes

Key Requirements

  • Fluent in Japanese and English
  • Proven ability to lead transformation
  • Experience in Japan market
  • Matrix or hub-led models preferred
  • Knowledge in external Manufacturing Procurement is a plus

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