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Aumovio

Software-defined vehicles hardware and software solutions

Head of NPM Procurement Japan / 間接購買グループマネージャー

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeYokohama, Kanagawa, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
  • At least 10 years of experience working in or with indirect materials purchasing and/or other purchasing functions.
  • Experience in project management, process definition and implementation, change management, and teamwork.
  • Experience leading procurement teams, developing team members, and driving regional or company-wide projects.
  • Experience working in an international environment and cooperating with regional and global organizations.
  • Fluent English at business proficiency and native-level Japanese.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization activities across all indirect procurement categories in Japan.
  • Ensure delivery of targets for savings, automation, compliance, and risk management, and drive procurement initiatives to maximize business value.
  • Define and execute the NPM Japan strategy in alignment with regional and global objectives.
  • Establish sourcing strategies to ensure competitiveness, supply security, and operational excellence.
  • Lead procurement planning and support business strategy discussions.
  • Lead procurement-related transformation initiatives, digitalization, process automation, and system implementation projects with the help of artificial intelligence.
  • Promote innovative sourcing approaches and leverage new technologies to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, governance, and organizational capabilities.
  • Ensure full compliance with AUMOVIO P2P standards and policies.
  • Promote operational excellence and productivity improvements across the organization.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, country management, regional and global purchasing organizations, key suppliers, and CABS.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for procurement-related matters in Japan.
  • Represent NPM Japan in management discussions and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Japan NPM procurement team.
  • Establish capability development and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a collaborative, customer-oriented, and high-performance team culture.
  • Lead the NPM Japan Procurement organization and ensure effective collaboration with regional and global procurement teams.
  • Drive organizational development, resource planning, and transformation initiatives.
  • Promote sustainability, responsible sourcing, and environmental, social, and governance-related procurement initiatives.
  • Support company environmental and corporate social responsibility objectives through supplier and procurement activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Aumovio

Software-defined vehicles hardware and software solutions

Aumovio provides hardware and software for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) across Autonomous Mobility, Safety and Motion, User Experience, and Architecture and Network Solutions. Its products include sensor systems, displays, braking and comfort systems, software platforms, and driver-assistance systems, plus platforms like Green Electric Caliper, Xelve, and Road to Cloud for SDVs. Born from a 2025 spin-off of Continental’s Automotive group, it operates as an independent company based in Frankfurt and serves nearly all leading automakers worldwide. The company aims to grow long-term sales beyond €24 billion and achieve an adjusted EBIT margin of 6.0–8.0%, by expanding software-enabled mobility and cloud connectivity.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
2025

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