- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
The Indirect Procurement Supervisor at Shiseido oversees indirect procurement across categories, including sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and governance, supporting business objectives, cost efficiency, and policy compliance. The role leads procurement and supplier initiatives, partners with internal stakeholders, and coaches junior team members.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including bidding inquiries, quotation evaluation, commercial negotiations, and purchase order issuance.
- Drive cost optimization and achieve cost-saving targets in visual merchandising (VM) and IT categories.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval matrices, and internal controls.
- Oversee new-vendor evaluations and manage the New Supplier Selection process in line with procurement governance requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, risk, and sustainability compliance through EcoVadis vendor management.
- Lead supplier issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen vendor partnerships.
- Serve as the key procurement liaison for Brand/VM, IT, Finance, and Legal stakeholders.
- Provide procurement guidance, coordination, and support for initiatives related to the IP category.
- Develop team capabilities by sharing best practices, coaching junior team members, and improving procurement processes.
Skills
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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