CAPEX Buyer - Japanese Speaking (MSTH)

Your Contribution You will support indirect procurement activities across Southeast Asia by managing non-production material and service sourcing, coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers, supporting Japan-related purchasing activities, and driving cost, quality, and delivery performance in line with MAHLE purchasing standards. Manage procurement activities for indirect materials and services across assigned categories and MAHLE plants. Support purchasing activities for Japan-related projects and suppliers, including communication in Japanese. Execute local implementation of global and regional sourcing strategies, agreements, and supplier panels. Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives across plants. Maintain vendor master, part master, contracts, and purchasing data in SAP. Ensure compliance with MAHLE purchasing procedures, policies, and approval guidelines. Coordinate with internal departments to support demand planning and purchasing requirements. Build and maintain supplier relationships while supporting issue resolution related to supply, invoicing, and supplier performance. Your Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in Non-Production Material (NPM) Purchasing. Automotive industry experience is an advantage. Business-level Japanese communication skills (JLPT N2 required; N1 preferred). Native Thai speaker with strong spoken and written English skills. Experience with SAP Material Management (MM) module. Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to work at MAHLE Services (Thailand) Ltd. – Kingkaew Soi 33, Samut Prakan, with a hybrid working environment. Our Offering We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s). #DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. Do you have any questions?