Job Information:
Work Experience: 7+ Years
Industry: IT Services
Job Type: FULL TIME
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a robust background in Procurement to Pay processes to drive strategic initiatives and optimize procurement operations within the telecom sector. The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring seamless implementation of procurement solutions aligned with industry best practices. Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (reading, writing, and speaking) is a must.
Experience: Minimum 7 years in Procurement to Pay (P2P) domain, preferably within the telecom industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and document end-to-end Procurement to Pay processes, identifying areas for improvement and automation.
- Gather and document requirements from business stakeholders, translating them into functional specifications for system enhancements.
- Lead process re-engineering initiatives to improve efficiency, compliance, and cost savings in procurement operations.
- Collaborate with IT teams for system customization, integration, and testing of procurement-related applications (e.g., ERP, SRM, e-procurement tools).
- Monitor and report on P2P KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for process optimization.
- Conduct requirement workshops, facilitating communication between business and technical teams.
- Manage change management activities, including user training and support during system rollouts.
- Ensure procurement processes are compliant with company policies and industry regulations specific to telecom operations.
- Facilitate communication with Japanese-speaking stakeholders, vendors, and partners as needed.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement and telecom domains.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement to Pay processes, with a strong understanding of telecom industry operations.
- Proven experience in business analysis, process improvement, and IT systems implementation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Japanese and English.
- Familiarity with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or similar tools).
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CBAP) is a plus.