PSE Buyer (Tokyo, JP) at Tetrapak | JoBuzzer

Summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Procurement Specialist (PSE Buyer) responsible for supplier management for preferred suppliers. This role involves RFQ, negotiation, contract management, and supplier analysis. The buyer will develop and execute category strategies for Japan and Korea, drive sourcing, and ensure compliance with strategies and best practices. They will also build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a business partner. The position requires 5+ years of experience in supplier collaboration within construction or engineering in Japan, along with native Japanese and business-level English proficiency.

Required Skills

EnglishJapanese

Details

Experience Required: 5+ years
Posted: Jul 11, 2026

Description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We seek a PSE buyer who will be responsible for supplier management for base/preferred suppliers. Request For Quotation (RFQ), negotiation, contract mgmt. Analysis of suppliers, competition, benchmark, spend etc. Responsible for supplier management in line with strategy, process and KPIs for assigned suppliers.

What you will do

As our PSE buyer will do:

Create and execute category strategies for Japan and Korea
Identify suppliers, drive sourcing and contacting based on business need in line with supplier management strategies
Drive compliance to category strategy, supplier base plan, supplier management processes, contracts and best practices
Participate in target setting, follow-up and corrective actions
Ensure correct usage of relevant tools
Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and act as a proactive business partner
Share good practices and facilitate networking onsite

We believe you have

5+ years of proven experience in collaborating with suppliers in Japan through construction or engineering activities, or in supporting such activities from a procurement standpoint
Native level Japanese and Business level English proficiency

We Offer You

A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 30/09/2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Shun Aoki.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.