[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Aumovio jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Aumovio · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan # Head of NPM Procurement Japan / 間接購買グループマネージャー Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Full-time Executive Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Aumovio’s official careers site. Posted August 31, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Aumovio’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Aumovio/744000146427569-head-of-npm-procurement-japan-) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Aumovio](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/) / Head of NPM Procurement Japan / 間接購買グループマネージャー ## Job description The Head of NPM Procurement Japan reports to the Head of NPM Procurement APAC and leads the indirect procurement organization in Japan. This role is responsible for developing a high-performing team and driving strategic procurement initiatives across the region. Role and Responsibilities - Achieve cost reduction and Purchase price negotiation targets - Lead overall sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization activities across all indirect procurement categories in Japan. - Ensure delivery of targets incl. Savings, Automation, Compliance, Risk Management. Drive procurement initiatives to maximize business value. - Strategy / Planning Establish the mid-term NPM strategy - Define and execute NPM Japan strategy aligned with regional and global objectives. - Establish sourcing strategies to ensure competitiveness, supply security, and operational excellence. - Lead procurement planning and support business strategy discussions. - Procurement methods / systems / digitalization - Lead procurement-related transformation initiatives, digitalization, process automation, and system implementation projects with the help of AI - Promote innovative sourcing approaches and leverage new technologies to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency. - Adhere to AUMOVIO standards - Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, governance, and organizational capabilities. - Ensure full compliance with the AUMOVIO P2P standards and policies. Promote operational excellence and productivity improvements across the organization. - External / Internal Relations, Maintain and expand the business partnership - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, country management, regional/global purchasing organizations, key suppliers, CABS - Act as the primary escalation point for procurement-related matters in Japan. Represent NPM Japan in management discussions and cross-functional initiatives. - Talent Development, Develop capabilities of team members - Lead, coach, and develop the Japan NPM procurement team. - Establish capability development, and performance improvement initiatives. - Foster a collaborative, customer-oriented, and high-performance team culture. - Organization Building / Support and Improve organizational culture - Lead the NPM Japan Procurement organization and ensure effective collaboration with regional and global procurement teams. - Drive organizational development, resource planning, and transformation initiatives. - Sustainability - Promote sustainability, responsible sourcing, and ESG-related procurement initiatives. - Support company environmental and CSR objectives through supplier and procurement activities. ## Qualifications Education / Certification Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration. MBA preferred but not required. Professional Experience ( Variety of Functions, Variety of Business, General Management Experience etc.) 10+ years of working or involved in indirect materials purchasing and/or other purchasing functions. Project and/or Process Experience Required experience in Project Management, Process Definition and Implementation, Change Management and Teamwork skills. Leadership Experience Required experience in leading procurement teams, developing team members and driving regional or company-wide projects. Intercultural / International Experience Worked in international environment and cooperated with regional and global organizations. Language skills Fluent English (business proficiency) and native-level Japanese ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 31, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 49 days - Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Aumovio’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Aumovio/744000146427569-head-of-npm-procurement-japan-) ## More jobs at Aumovio ### [ACM_ADAS_Customer Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/jobs/ef7313139b82872d8349/) Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan ### [ADAS_Electronics Lead Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/jobs/380129d633b744bae715/) Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan ### [ANS Resident Engineer JOEM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/jobs/b86b7ebdcfb79b72d108/) Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan ### [CSV CU and eMobility Technical Project Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/jobs/4cf52a3694f364d4012d/) Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan ### [UX_Customer Project Lead (CPL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aumovio/jobs/0b09faa38eeb29c69ff0/) Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [head of procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/30a6019f7336b2d6cd75/) Richemont ### [【AstraZeneca】【Finance】Head of Procurement Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/a62ffac66e65056a6900/) AstraZeneca · Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan ### [Head of Functional Excellence - Strategic Procurement Americas](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/54eeb23ff8d24677c739/) Siemens ### [Factory Procurement Head – Operations Air Insulated Switchgear (OAIS)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/9ec52a6213e1c7d9b0a9/) Siemens ### [Country Safety Head, Japan / Pharmacovigilance Head, Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kenvue/jobs/54f407f74d232771562d/) Kenvue OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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