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Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

Japan Talent Procurement Lead - Assistant Director

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeChiyoda City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five to ten years of procurement experience, including at least three years in a leadership role.
  • A Bachelor's degree and a follow-on degree in Business or a similar discipline is recommended.
  • Experience in a procurement category leadership role in a collaborative, high-performance environment, with deep experience in indirect categories; Talent Procurement or Professional Services category experience is preferred.
  • Strong procurement expertise and commercial acumen to drive sourcing and demand-management strategies across a broad array of category services.
  • Ability to align efforts with key stakeholders and influence senior leaders, with a global mindset.
  • Native-level Japanese and advanced business English, with the ability to lead conversations autonomously.
  • Experience working collaboratively, virtually, and independently.
  • Global mindset and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team at regional and global levels.
  • Knowledge and interest in Talent offerings, including Rewards and Benefits, Learning and Development, Health and Insurance, and Human Capital, especially Recruitment and Temporary Contractors.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage and prioritize workload.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted business advisor to Japan Talent leaders and stakeholders, align projects with the business pipeline, provide customer service, and deliver quantitative value through cost savings, cost avoidance, and contract value realization.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders and Global Procurement team members to manage the Talent category and create and deliver a strategy that supports the overall global Talent strategy.
  • Work with risk management and Supplier Relationship Management to minimize contractual risks and improve quality year over year.
  • Achieve local Talent Procurement performance targets in Japan, covering Quantitative Value, Employee Value Proposition, Spend Under Management, and Speed to Market.
  • Develop relationships with key EY business stakeholders and report category insights and progress through regular meetings.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of procurement projects in support of category strategy and plans, collaborating with Procurement leaders and stakeholders.
  • Socialize global Procurement and Supply Chain policies and processes, ensuring project teams and stakeholders understand and adhere to them.
  • Assign, supervise, and manage Requests for Proposals in Japan, including commercial and contractual negotiations, and collaborate regularly with Legal, Global and Client Serving Partners, and Sector Leaders.
  • Oversee end-to-end strategic sourcing in accordance with Procurement policy, including analyzing information, setting sourcing strategies, identifying requirements and opportunities, negotiating terms and conditions, and contracting products or services.
  • Manage regional team members, including contractors, balance workload, and foster a high-performing team culture.
  • Develop efficiency programs to reduce transaction volumes in alignment with category strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • Talent Procurement or Professional Services category experience.
  • CPM, CIPS, or similar procurement certification.
  • Experience with a global, culturally diverse organization.
  • Strong influencing and networking skills for cross-functional, cross-border work.
  • Ability to drive change by building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and business partners.
  • Positive attitude and appetite for change and learning.

About the Company

Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

EY (Ernst & Young) provides professional services at a global scale, offering consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory services. It serves clients across industries such as technology, media, real estate, hospitality, and construction. Instead of selling a single product, EY works with clients through tailored engagements where cross-disciplinary teams analyze challenges, design strategies, perform audits, help with tax planning, and assist with mergers or divestitures. What sets EY apart is its worldwide reach and integrated service model, industry-specific expertise, and focus on responsible business practices like sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce flexibility. EY’s goal is to help organizations improve performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth while building a better working world.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1991

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