Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager - Packaging
Company: Unilever Japan
Location: Nakamegturo GT Tower, 2-1-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (with Flexible Work Options)
Salary Range: ¥6,500,000 - ¥9,000,000 JPY per year

• Includes estimated bonuses and overtime pay.
• Final salary determined based on experience and skills.
• Bonuses: 3 times a year (March, July, December)

About the Role:
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do creating a better business and a better world.
If you are interested in the package and with to the contribution to the company growth with cost optimization then this role is just for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Packaging material sourcing for implementation innovation & promotion
• Leading Unilever sustainability agenda related to package procurement
• Sourcing strategy creation and execution
• Generate saving opportunity (Price negotiation with suppliers,Spec optimization with R&D)
• Supplier relationship management

What You'll Bring (Mandatory):

• Procurement experience or Sales experience in packaging companies
• Packaging or printing technology knowledge
• Negotiation skills for cost control

Preferred Skills:

• R&D experience
• Supply Chain experience
• Analytical skill (for cost and supplier)

What We Offer You:

• Flexible Work (WAA Policy): Work from anywhere (home, cafe, library, etc.) after manager approval. No reason needed.
• Flexible Hours: Set your own working schedule between 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM on weekdays. No restrictions on duration or days.
• Generous Time Off:
  • Weekends & National Holidays off.
  • 10-20 days Paid Annual Leave (pro-rated in first year).
  • 3 Well-being Leave days/year.
  • Special Leave (Personal Illness, Caregiving, Volunteer, Fertility Treatment).
  • Approx. 123 total holidays/year.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Commuting Allowance
  • Defined Contribution / Defined Benefit Pension Plans
  • Enhanced Workers' Accident Compensation
  • Group Insurance
  • Employee Discounts on Company Products
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Cafeteria Plan / Benefit Station
  • Reduced Hours for Childcare
  • Career Break Option
  • Permission for Side Jobs
• Insurance: Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance, Employees' Pension Insurance.

Work Environment & Team:

• Number of teams: 4
  
• Key stakeholder:
  - Global procurement portfolio team
  - Japan Supply Chain
  - Japan R&D
  - Japan Marketing

Hiring Process:

1. Application Review
2. Approx. 3 Interviews (Online or In-person ; interviews in English may also be conducted)
3. Reference Check
4. Job Offer / Start Date