Assistant Manager, Procurement English/Japanese speaking required

Panasonic Corporation of North America•San Diego, CA

63d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

To lead and manage procurement operations for Panasonic Procurement Corporation of America (PPA), with direct oversight of SCM Planners and coordination with Panasonic factories (North, Middle, South America) and Business Division (Japan). This role ensures efficient supply chain management, strategic vendor negotiations, and accurate monthly reporting to senior leadership

Requirements

BA/BS in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
5+ years in global procurement, with leadership experience.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel required, Power BI preferred); strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Strong procurement experience
Building relationships with factories
English required; Japanese language required
Willingness to travel overnight and work extended hours as needed.
Teamwork and creativity encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and daily supervision to SCM Planners specializing in operations, contract negotiation, and new business development.
Foster collaboration, ensure performance goals are met, and support professional business development.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Panasonic factories at North, Middle, South America (Maily at Mexico factory), leading procurement negotiations, resolving supply chain issues, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations and production schedules.
Analyze and manage key performance indicators including procurement sales, profit margins, inventory levels, and cash flow.
Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the Accounting Department and President of PPA.
Oversee master data accuracy, manage accounts receivable/payable, and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures.