GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. Looking for a Plant Buyer (PB) to work in Procurement Dep at GKN Tochigi plant. PB will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including communication with suppliers, cost reduction activities through price negotiations with suppliers and VAVE activities, collaboration with global procurement team, change point management and project lead in cooperation with various functions in the plant. Key Responsibilities + Act as a plant buyer for Tochigi plant with the goal of achieving KPI for Tochigi plant Procurement. + Strengthen relationships with existing suppliers. + Develop competitive new suppliers. + Negotiate prices with suppliers and set reasonable prices. + Promote VAVE activities and reduce the costs (material, logistics, packaging, etc.) in cooperation with plant functions. + Supplier Risk Management (monitor supplier financial status, supply risk, etc.) + Manage supplier change points and work with plant functions as a Change Management Leader to reduce supplier supply risks. + In collaboration with Program Procurement team, select competitive suppliers with good terms & conditions and smoothly launch new projects. + Work with Global Procurement and Plant functions to resolve day-to-day issues and improve plant competitiveness. Essential Qualifications / Experience / Competencies + Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a business, economics or engineering field + Fluent in Japanese and business level in English, with an international mind set. + Minimum 3-5 years experience in Procurement, preferably in Direct Materials in Manufacturing or Automotive industry + Experienced / knowledge for ISO/IATF16949 preferred + Extensive experience with problem analysis/solving and Kaizen/lean + Experience in global/ multinational organization, overseas experience + Computer skills in MS Office + Having Results-oriented mind + Self-motivated and proactive. Able to communicate actively with other functions and global team. + Be able to travel (domestic and international) + Available to work in Tochigi Plant + Have Driver license in Japan GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation. GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.