POC Manager

Functional Overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are designed to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

No matter in which of the Asahi regions are our people based, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Roles

POC Manager is responsible for the Operations team performance, people management and functional compliance while promoting a ‘one team’ spirit. Lead the Procurement operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Implement the Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.
• Lead the Procurement Operations team with a focus on definition and execution of regional functional goals.
• Promote a ‘one team’ spirit to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.
• Ensure employee engagement and well-being.
• For Procurement Operations, ensure and monitor adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.
• Protect all company assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.
• Protect the reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.
• Advocate and foster sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and procurement innovation strategies and projects.
• Support creation and implementation of regional category strategies.
• Manage and track Procurement Operations plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPI’s.
• Represent Procurement in relevant committees and governance bodies for specific agendas and for creating alignment across Procurement processes.
• If applicable manage the respective Procurement cost centre, perform cost control activities, analyse cost effectiveness and define saving opportunities with the aim to ensure appropriate cost-performance-ratio and financial well-being of the function.
• Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.
• Lead data management and reporting.

Qualification criteria

• University degree, preferably in Business related field (Master degree preferred)
• Proficiency in English (for Japan local language is a must)
• 7+ years of professional experience, 3+ years of which in Procurement
• International experience from a multinational company
• 3+ years of proven managerial experience
• Advanced MS office skills
• Procurement platform/-s experience