Job Description
As a Sourcing Associate, the candidate will be handling and supporting the Japan Sourcing services as the following:
-
Manage communications with low-volume suppliers; Agency letters, quotations, invoice follow-ups, etc. in Japanese and/or Korean language.
-
Will be required to reconcile Invoices received from Agilent suppliers.
-
Processing and maintaining supplier data (in Excel or other tools) as part of Enterprise Solution deals Quotations, Purchase Orders, Invoices, instruments, etc.
-
Request for quote – Contact suppliers to get prices for Instrument services. Negotiate/establish pricing for small-sized deals.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelors or master’s degree or University Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or any field
- 2 - 5 years of relevant working experience in the sourcing process, procurement, MNC environment, and Japan, APAC and Korea markets.
- Open to and can talk to 3rd party Suppliers in Japan/Korea/Asia Pacific countries (previous experience preferred).
- Good ability to communicate in the Japanese language is a requirement with an Excellent command of the English language.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a cross-geographic, cross-organizational, and cross-cultural team.
- Ability to multi-task and follow up on outstanding tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Independent starter. Ability to work in a Remote environment, with a remote manager and team.
- Good negotiation skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Word
- Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, and RFP/RFQ
Desired Traits & Behaviors
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking, continuous improvement, and keenness to make a difference
- Ability to analyze problems, interpret operational and financial needs, and develop creative and out-of-box solutions.
- Good player, listener and demonstrate initiative and delivers results
- Strong Time Management amongst multiple priorities
- Flexible, self-starter and Technology-savvy
- Results-oriented and willing to take accountability
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Administration
Top Skills
What We Do
Analytical scientists and clinical researchers worldwide rely on Agilent to help fulfill their most complex laboratory demands. Our instruments, software, services and consumables address the full range of scientific and laboratory management needs—so our customers can do what they do best: improve the world around us.
Whether a laboratory is engaged in environmental testing, academic research, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals or food testing, Agilent provides laboratory solutions to meet their full spectrum of needs. We work closely with customers to help address global trends that impact human health and the environment, and to anticipate future scientific needs. Our solutions improve the efficiency of the entire laboratory, from sample prep to data interpretation and management.
Customers trust Agilent for solutions that enable insights...for a better world.
