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Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
【部門と商材】
◎ヴァレオジャパンは4つのディビジョンで構成されています
1)パワー・ディビジョンは、電動化を加速するためにサーマルマネージメント、快適性、電動パワートレインに関する製品とソリューションの設計、開発、製造
2)ブレイン・ディビジョンは、 ADAS の加速とインテリア・エクスペリエンスの再創出のための製品とソリューションの設計、開発、製造
3)ライト・ディビジョンは、ライティング・エブリウェアに向けた製品とソリューションの設計、開発、製造
4)ヴァレオサービス・ディビジョンは、1~3の商材全てのアフターサービス
※本ポジションはライト・ディビジョンの求人になります
【プロジェクト購買担当者の役割・責任】
【主な業務内容】
【今後担当いただく可能性のある業務:開発購買(P2/P3)】
【仕事のやりがい・キャリアパス】
【チーム構成】
5名
【働き方】
在宅:週1日可能
出張:
【必須】
【歓迎】
【求める人物像】
【Division and Products】
Valeo Japan is composed of four divisions:
1)Power Division : Designs, develops, and manufactures products and solutions related to thermal management, comfort, and electric powertrains to accelerate electrification.
2)Brain Division : Designs, develops, and manufactures products and solutions to accelerate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and reimagine interior experiences.
3)Light Division : Designs, develops, and manufactures products and solutions for lighting everywhere.
4)Valeo Service Division : Provides after-sales services for all products from Divisions 1-3.
This position is within the Light Division.
[Role & Responsibilities of Project Purchaser]
As the buyer in charge of new development projects, lead and drive a series of purchasing activities, focusing primarily from project kick-off through three months post-mass production start (P1).
As a member of the project team, manage cost, quality, delivery, supply capacity, etc., while collaborating with stakeholders such as R&D, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers to contribute to the success of the project.
[Key Responsibilities]
Join new development projects as the purchasing representative, leading or supporting all procurement-related project activities (NPA, PRKF, Sourcing Plan, PSC, PMC, IAR, TOGO, FDPR, ISVA, SOP) through to project completion.
Price negotiation for new components, supplier selection, development support toward mass production, and schedule management (QCDI management).
Resourcing and price negotiations for carryover parts, as well as checking production capacity.
Collecting VA/VE proposals and collaborating with internal teams and customers.
Index management, including project profitability margins.
Managing various documentations.
[Potential Future Scope: Advanced Purchasing (P2/P3)]
Collaborate with commodity organizations to propose and gain approval for pre-sourcing suppliers.
Manage all contractual terms to protect Valeo's intellectual property and ensure compliance with segment panel guidelines.
[Work Rewards & Career Path]
Gain broad knowledge of products, technologies, and suppliers by handling a wide range of components that make up automotive lighting/lamps.
Gain hands-on experience driving projects by collaborating with domestic and international suppliers, as well as diverse internal stakeholders such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, and PMs.
Benefit from an active team communication environment where you can consult with colleagues while deepening your expertise.
Build expertise through diverse purchasing experience and aim for future managerial positions such as Project Purchasing Manager, Manager, or Director.
Expand your scope of responsibility and autonomy over time, with opportunities to advance your career into larger-scale P0 purchasing.
[Team Structure] 5 members
[Work Style]
Remote Work: Available up to 1 day per week
Business Travel:
Ichikoh manufacturing sites (Atsugi, Fujioka, Kyushu): Approx. once every 2–3 months (depending on location, may be once a year)
Supplier visits: Once every 3 months to once a year
Overseas trips: Once a year
【Requirements】
【Preferred Qualifications】
【Ideal Candidate Profile】
Job:
Project BuyerOrganization:
Senior ProjectSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2026-09-18Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
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