Enterprise Supplier Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Oversee, implement, and enhance operational partnerships with external service providers.

• Supervise supplier obligations related to transactional procurement, financial reconciliation, contract execution, and supplier quality management.

• Manage the complete procurement process, including obtaining quotations, issuing purchase orders, and processing invoices.

• Source and obtain ad hoc service quotations and execute procurement transactions utilizing SAP / Ariba or similar systems.

• Ensure the accuracy of procurement and supplier engagement records.

• Validate vendor invoices and assist in financial tracking, reporting, and reconciliations.

• Track supplier performance concerning cost, quality, and service levels.

• Aid in escalation management alongside Procurement and Program stakeholders.

• Guarantee adherence to relevant quality and regulatory standards, including GxP where applicable.

• Recognize opportunities for supplier performance and process enhancements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine supplier engagement strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Execute comprehensive procurement activities, including quotes, purchase orders, and invoice management.

• Acquire ad hoc service quotations as needed.

• Validate and process supplier invoices accurately.

• Maintain supplier information and reporting documentation.

• Conduct basic financial reconciliation tasks.

• Assist in fundamental commercial discussions with suppliers.

• Manage supplier escalations in coordination with Program and Sourcing Managers.

• Identify areas for enhancing cost, quality, and service.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Proficient in using SAP / Ariba or equivalent systems.

• Capable of ensuring compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards, including GxP where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option to work remotely.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Full-time weekly schedule.