Job Description:

Business Overview

The Rakuten Group's basic management philosophy is to "empower" people and society through innovation.
Rakuten Group offers more than 70 diverse services, including the online shopping mall Rakuten Ichiba, e-commerce services such as the travel booking site Rakuten Travel, financial services such as Rakuten Bank, and professional sports.

Department Overview

Your assignment will be to the Procurement Operations Department of Rakuten Group, Inc. The Procurement Operations Department is responsible for the procurement operations of the entire Rakuten Group, acting as a centralized sourcing function for the entire company, and promotes the selection and negotiation of business partners in cooperation with business divisions.

Position:

Why We Hire

The Construction Procurement Section is responsible for procuring construction services and materials related to shop construction and base station construction, as well as procuring various outsourced services.

Attractiveness
Contribution and Impact on Business
- You will be consistently involved in logistics procurement, which forms the core of the company's business strategy, from strategic planning to execution. This allows you to truly feel your contribution to the entire business.
- Your strategies directly impact the company's cost structure and competitiveness, enabling you to work with significant autonomy and responsibility.

Enhancement of Expertise and Market Value
- You can acquire and deepen a wide range of skills, including developing optimal procurement strategies, market analysis, and price negotiation.
- Through experience in complying with relevant laws such as the Subcontract Act and managing risks, you will also cultivate legal and ethical perspectives in business, growing into a highly marketable professional.

Position Details

Based on the company's business strategy, you will be responsible for the entire process of construction procurement, from developing the procurement strategy to its execution.

- Developing and executing optimal procurement strategies (sourcing strategy, cost reduction strategy, etc.)
- Research and analysis of market trends, cost structures, and supplier dynamics.
- Price assessment, evaluation of price validity through benchmark analysis, and negotiation of terms.
- Developing and executing cost optimization measures through the analysis of purchasing performance data.
- Reviewing, negotiating, and concluding various contracts.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including the Subcontract Act, and managing risks.
- Preparation of RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Quotations).

Work Environment

Organizational Structure
- Number of Employees: Procurement Operations Department: Approximately 80 employees/Each section: Approximately 3-10 employees
- Age Range: Primarily 20s to 30s
- New Graduates vs. Mid-Career Hires: 1:7 ratio

Average Overtime Hours
Approximately 20 hours/month
*Please note that this may vary slightly depending on projects and other factors.

Background of Mid-Career Hires
After gaining experience in production management within the manufacturing industry, they joined Rakuten. The Procurement Operations Department is comprised not only of individuals from procurement backgrounds but also those with diverse industry and experience.

Career Path Example
A mid-career hire joined the Procurement Operations Department as a staff member in their 20s and was promoted to Vice Manager in their fourth year.

Mandatory Qualifications:

*Experience in any of the following areas (minimum of 3 years, industry not specified)
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in planning and executing cost reduction or operational improvements based on data analysis.
- Practical experience in corporate purchasing or procurement (both tangible and intangible. Experience in construction or service procurement is not required).

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience in RFP/RFQ creation and evaluation, and supplier selection processes.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel, BI tools, ERP/procurement systems, and Python.
- Experience in contract-related tasks (review, drafting, negotiation) and knowledge of the Subcontract Act.
- Procurement experience related to outsourced services such as IT services, BPO, and consulting.
- Procurement experience related to construction works, facilities, and maintenance services.

Other Information:

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House
1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Related Pages
- Employee Benefits: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/benefit/

- Employee Conditions: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/information/

- Culture: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/culture/

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