Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

Airbus

. Oversee aviation-related purchasing for Airbus Helicopters Japan .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeTokyo • JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, supplier negotiation, and contract compliance while effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in data manipulation and analysis, with strong communication and problem-solving skills in a bilingual environment.

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Procurement Activity ExperienceSupplier Negotiation SkillsData Manipulation Tools (SAP, Excel, Access)Project Management SkillsBilingual Proficiency (English and Japanese)

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Hard Skills

Procurement ManagementSupplier Contract NegotiationOrder AdministrationLogistics CoordinationKPI Monitoring and AnalysisLean Process ImprovementCompliance with Export Control RulesHelicopter KnowledgeWarranty ManagementProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal and Written CommunicationPresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPExcelAccess

Industry Keywords

Aviation ProcurementSupplier QualificationContract ManagementCustomer Support CoordinationAircraft Offer Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee aviation-related purchasing for Airbus Helicopters Japan
Liaise with overseas and domestic suppliers and AH/AHD to execute orders and establish contract management
Identify, select, and negotiate supplier contracts under the supervision of the Head of OLP
Lead the orders administration team
Purchase goods or services meeting quantity and quality expectations and coordinate logistics
Monitor outstanding purchase orders with AH/AHD and suppliers
Negotiate supplier terms including price, quality, deadlines, and expectations
Identify and assess potential new suppliers and maintain approved supplier qualifications
Follow up discrepancy issues and provide timely responses
Generate, monitor, and analyze procurement KPIs
Organize regular reviews between procurement teams, AH/AHD, and suppliers
Follow up Spares, R/O, warranty, H Care, and outsourcing orders and lead issue resolution
Coordinate procurement planning and prioritization with Customer Support and Marketing teams
Participate in aircraft offer processes and provide costing input
Track order acknowledgements and communicate shortage, backlog, and potential interruption reports
Ensure order and contract compliance with export control rules
Identify and implement lean process improvements
Follow up AOG orders during weekend and evening shifts on a rotating basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient in English and Japanese
Experience in procurement activity
Comfortable with data manipulation tools (SAP, Excel, Access, etc.)
Good negotiation and analytical skills
Project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation, time management, and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn continually
Helicopter knowledge to understand customer issues linked with the business is recommended
Good knowledge of Order Administration tool (SAP), AH processes (Spare and R&O), and Warranty management will be a plus
Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements where possible
Inclusive working environment and commitment to workforce diversity
Equal opportunities for all applicants