Software Category Procurement Manager - Procurement Operations Department, Procurement Operations Supervisory Department

Software Procurement Manager

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.

The assignment will be to the Procurement Operation Department, Rakuten Group, Inc. Procurement Operation Department is responsible for entire Rakuten group procurement operation as centralized procurement function. Global Sourcing section is one of teams of Procurement Operation Department, which promote centralized sourcing activities like supplier selection and negotiation in conjunction with Requesting units.

We have set up "Software Category Management team" under Global Sourcing Section to promote centralized Software Category Procurement sourcing.

Software primarily include, but are not limited to, the following services: 1) Software License, 2) Maintenance service of software, 3) Cloud Service. Additionally, in terms of business areas, software procurement related to domestic and international mobile businesses constitutes a significant portion and is one of our key focus areas.

Promote Centralized Procurement for Software Category

- Visualize group Software Spend and supplier contracts

- Develop Software Category Sourcing Strategy and lead to execute

- Optimize overall Software Spend, and lead Procurement Cost Saving initiatives

- Build strong relationship with key suppliers of Software

- Lead alignment with internal stakeholders and related department

Procurement Operations Supervisory Department: Around 80 people Software Sourcing Group: 5 people

Mandatory Qualifications:

- More than 10years experience in Purchasing or Procurement function

- More than 5years experience in Software Category Sourcing

- Business English proficiency & Japanese proficiency (N1 or higher)

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience in establishment of Procurement rule and its execution

- Sourcing experience in the telecom industry

- Experience in RFP creation for Software category

- Experience in Global Procurement

Additional information on Location:

Rakuten Crimson House

Additional information on English Qualification:

TOEIC score of 800 or higher, or equivalent English proficiency