Purchaser

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Review purchase requests (PRs) issued by employees of Fugro Japan and collaborate with the requester/project/operations team to secure multiple appropriate suppliers

• Evaluate quotes with the requester/project/operations team, and decide on the best supplier through team consultation

• Justify single supplier purchases by coordinating with stakeholders to apply for manager approval if necessary

• Negotiate with suppliers on discounts, deals, and payment terms

• Draft purchase orders (POs) and submit them for approval according to the authorized approval list

• Act as a gatekeeper to ensure POs are approved per the authorized approval list

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm their acceptance of POs, purchasing terms, payment terms, and QHSE requirements

• Clearly define the prepayment ratio within the procurement system if prepayment is necessary

• Arrange for suppliers to send invoices (attaching a copy of the PO and receipt of goods/services) to the designated email address

• Attend regular meetings with procurement personnel in the Asia-Pacific region

• Report to the procurement manager in the Asia-Pacific region

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• Experience in procurement duties

• Ability to communicate in English (conversationally, via email, document creation, and attending meetings)

• Native or native-level Japanese language skills (reading, writing, speaking)

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint for document creation Experience in procurement duties within a foreign company

• Experience in project operations or management

• TOEIC score of 750 or higher

• Knowledge of commercial transactions such as bidding and contract negotiations

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