Avasant

Global IT transformation and sourcing advisory

Associate Procurement Specialist

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, or a related field is required.
Experience creating a business plan that includes financial analysis, optimization and growth strategies, and risk assessments.
Knowledge of the market for technologies, software, and services related to enterprise transformation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English; Japanese proficiency at JLPT N1 level is mandatory.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior-level executives.
Demonstrated leadership, project management, and business development skills through extracurricular activities, jobs or internships, sports, or other experience.
Deep knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and collaborate in a global team environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Flexibility to work across time zones and support international client engagements as required.

Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing and managing contracts for services and software purchases.
Analyze contract terms, including software licensing agreements, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Support negotiations by providing data-driven insights on pricing, terms, and supplier performance.
Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential service and software suppliers.
Assist in developing sourcing strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance in service and software categories.
Collaborate with IT, legal, and other departments to align sourcing activities with business needs.
Develop and maintain procurement dashboards using business intelligence tools, focusing on software and service spend.
Provide actionable insights based on procurement data to support strategic decision-making.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and present findings to stakeholders.
Collect, cleanse, and analyze procurement data related to services and software purchases.
Perform spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement in software licensing and service contracts.
Maintain procurement databases and ensure data integrity, with a focus on software asset management.
Facilitate data collection, cleansing, and reporting for risk management activities related to services and software procurement.
Assist in identifying and assessing risks, particularly in software compliance and service delivery.
Support development of mitigation strategies for identified risks, including those associated with software licensing.
Collect, validate, and report segmentation data to support procurement strategies, particularly for software and services.
Assist in developing supplier segmentation models based on spend, risk, and performance criteria.
Provide analytical support for segmentation initiatives focused on optimizing supplier relationships in service and software categories.

Background:

Avasant is a Los Angeles, California headquartered leading management consulting firm providing Strategic Sourcing, IT and Business Transformation and Global Strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, Avasant has negotiated over $250B in deals and operates in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at https://avasant.com/

Role Overview :

Avasant is seeking a Japanese-language-proficient professional to support client engagements and consulting initiatives. The role will involve working with cross-functional teams on business analysis, research, consulting deliverables, and client-related activities.
The successful candidate will bring strong Japanese-language capabilities, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or related business transformation domains would be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities :

Contracting:
- Assist in the review and management of contracts for services and software purchases.
- Analyze contract terms, including software licensing agreements, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Support negotiations by providing data-driven insights on pricing, terms, and supplier performance.
Sourcing:
- Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential service and software suppliers.
- Assist in the development of sourcing strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance, focusing on service and software categories.
- Collaborate with IT, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs.
BI Analytics:
- Develop and maintain procurement dashboards using business intelligence tools, focusing on software and service spend.
- Provide actionable insights based on procurement data to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and present findings to stakeholders.
Spend Analysis, Data Cleansing, and Data Collection:
- Collect, cleanse, and analyze procurement data specifically related to services and software purchases.
- Perform spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement in software licensing and service contracts.
- Maintain procurement databases and ensure data integrity with a focus on software asset management.
Risk Management:
- Facilitate data collection, cleansing, and reporting for risk management activities related to services and software procurement.
- Assist in the identification and assessment of risks, particularly in software compliance and service delivery.
- Support the development of mitigation strategies to address identified risks, including those associated with software licensing.
Segmentation Support:
- Collect, validate, and report on segmentation data to support procurement strategies, particularly for software and services.
- Assist in developing supplier segmentation models based on spend, risk, and performance criteria.
Provide analytical support for segmentation initiatives, focusing on optimizing supplier relationships in the service and software categories

Educational Requirements & Experience

Undergraduate Degree in Business, Economics or related field.
Experience in creating a business plan, inclusive of financial analysis, optimization and growth strategies, and risk assessments
Knowledge of the market for technologies, software and services related to enterprise transformation
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
Has demonstrated leadership, project management and business development skills through extracurricular activities or jobs/internships, sports, etc.
Deep knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and MS-Project

Language & Other Requirements :

Japanese-language proficiency at JLPT N1 level is mandatory.
Strong Japanese and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively in a global team environment.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Flexibility to work across time zones and support international client engagements, as required.

What Avasant Offers :

Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals
Global exposure and a chance to work with multi-national clients, including some of the industry leaders
Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
Dynamic and multicultural work environment

About the Company

Avasant

Global IT transformation and sourcing advisory

Avasant is a management consulting firm that helps organizations turn technology into business value. Its services cover digital and IT transformation, sourcing advisory, global strategy, and governance, delivering high-value engagements through industry-focused innovation and flexible client solutions. The firm differentiates itself with experienced professionals (average 20 years in the field), a track record of 1,000+ engagements in over 40 countries, and recognized advisory methods that have earned multiple industry accolades. Avasant aims to help clients achieve successful technology-driven transformations while also supporting communities through the Avasant Foundation, which funds technology and skill development programs to create employment opportunities worldwide.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2006

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