Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is an integral part of Daimler Truck, leading global vehicle manufacturer and one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of commercial vehicles. With our FUSO brand, we make up approximately 40% of the Daimler Truck sales volume with a presence in more than 170 markets worldwide. Since our first bus, we have aspired to bring society and our customers the highest quality of products and services.

By Combining Japanese tradition and the global power of Daimler, Mitsubishi Fuso provides unparalleled experience in a world leading company. This means that you will associate with global business partners every single day.

Introduction of Procurement

With 110 members located in headquarter in Japan, the Procurement Daimler Trucks Asia team is one of the largest procurement organizations in the county.
The goal of the Procurement group in Japan is to achieve a benchmark material cost position and continuous supply at the highest quality level in close collaboration with the R&D, Production and Quality departments.

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■Your mission

Competitive and well-balanced Raw material, Stamping parts, Load body purchasing in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and technology.

Contribution to improve company profitability by optimizing Raw material, stamping parts, Load body parts cost in close cooperation with TTGs, Controlling, R&D, Production, Suppliers and other related functions.

Assure compliant business procedures and processes.

Effective management of the department „Procurement Raw material, Stamping parts, Load body“

■Your responsibilities

1. Overall management of the department

   Development and implementation of overall dept strategies and action plans

   Development and implementation of HR plan/staff development, resource plan and allocation

   Cooperation and coordination within global procurement teams, and instruction and support for lead buying activities

   Cooperation, coordination, and problem solving of purchasing related issues with relevant internal depts; such as supplier Q&D issue.

   Target Management

   Participation in setting cost reduction targets (co-responsibility)

   Achievement of annual cost reduction targets and initiation of activities in case of deviation (responsible) Development of strategy for negotiation and generation of ideas for cost reduction (responsible)

   Commodity and supplier strategy

   Development and implementation of commodity strategy and supplier strategy

   Selection of suppliers who have competitiveness in QCD and technology within value limits

   Establishment and implementation of supplier Development and restructuring plan Project.

   Participation in Daimler/MFTBC vehicle project and global projects.

   Development and implementation of purchasing strategies for projects. Participation in activities to achieve vehicle/powertrain cost targets.

   Procurement Market Research and Market Analyses

   Open the world’s key supply sources by means of procurement market surveys taking into account short-term and long-term changes to general economic conditions and factor costs by utilizing Daimler Truck Procurement global network.

   Compliance Assurance

   Assure and enhance continuous compliance with company and/or group related guidelines, procedures and workflows (e.g. ISO, SOA, Corporate Audit etc.)

   Management

   Lead, motivate and promote the assigned staff by means of target agreements and performance reviews based on Daimler vision. Guarantee internal communication.

   Insure individual and task related qualification. Guarantee that the agreed upon goals are achieved.

   Comply to all company and location wide regulations and guidelines valid for the transferred area of responsibility (e. g. safety and environmental-protection regulations, working time regulations, guidelines etc.). Inform assigned staff about the appropriate regulations and instruct observance. Notice and/or control appropriate application.