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About The Team:
Since launching the service in Japan in Sep. 2016, Uber Eats has become deeply rooted in the local food culture, both shaping and celebrating it, and helping small and large businesses connect with customers. We have seen incredible customer love and acceptance over the past seven years of Uber Eats in Japan. We started in Tokyo and now our service is nationwide in all 47 prefectures. 2024 brings a new chapter of the Delivery story, our vision is to 'deliver anything, to anyone, at anytime' and our goal is to make Uber a daily essential in people's life.
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About the Role
As the Procurement Manager, you will lead efforts to optimize our procurement systems, securing high-quality suppliers, products, and services at cost-effective terms. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will ensure procurement processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
You will oversee the management of business-as-usual (BAU) supplies, ensuring timely availability and cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, such as Sales and Product teams, you will align strategies and negotiate favorable supplier contracts. Additionally, you will manage a small team of contractors (3-4 people), driving data-informed decisions to meet evolving business needs.
Your Impact in Role:
- Data-Driven Operational Excellence: Leverage analytics to optimize procurement processes, evaluate vendor performance, and address inefficiencies to drive continuous improvement and ensure cost-efficient, high-quality outcomes.
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local and global vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services while adapting to evolving business needs.
- Forecasting and Supply Chain Optimization: Accurately forecast future requirements to implement scalable procurement strategies, ensuring a stable and efficient supply chain that meets current and future demands.
The Experience You'll Bring:
- Language Skills: Proficiency in Japanese (native or business level) and English (business level), with strong communication skills.
- Data-Driven Mindset: Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to develop procurement and operational strategies and evaluate performance effectively
- Experience: At least 5 years in procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related field
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and SQL. Python skills are a significant plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Builder's Mentality: Comfortable developing scalable solutions in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on operational and financial performance.
- Independence: Proven ability to operate independently, demonstrate creativity, pay attention to detail, and deliver large-scale results.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.