Asahi Global Procurement
Integration Assistant Staff– Sustainability
Functional overview
The purpose of Asahi Global Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network. Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.
Asahi Global Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.
Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.
No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.
Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.
Main purpose of the job
The Integration Assistant Staff– Sustainability plays a critical role in bridging the gap between global and regional organisations and connecting Global Procurement Office with Asahi Group Holdings with respect to the sustainablity agenda. Beyond that, the purpose of this job is to ensure sustainablity is embeded in procurement strategies, vision, and governance across the organisation, as well as foster unity across regions and promote the sharing of best practices and knowledge. Alongside adhering to established governance, policies, and processes, the role involves protecting the company's assets and reputation through effective internal control systems, procedures, and legal compliance. The role is responsible for driving sustainable procurement and procurement innovation strategies, as well as creating and implementing category strategies in aligmnet with the GPO Sustainablity team. The ultimate goal of this job role is to contribute to operational excellence in Procurement and drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with Asahi's overall strategy and external benchmarks.
This position reports to the Global Procurement Director SUPPLIER INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY/ dotted line to Liason Director.
Key qualification criteria
· A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field.
· Able to communicate in English
· 3+ years of professional experience, whereof 2+ years in procurement/sustainability
· Experience from an above-market role
· Procurement platform/-s experience
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
· Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Accountabilities and deliverables
· Get support from Integration Lead and work on collaboration between the GPO team and regional procurement teams (focus on Japan) and Asahi Group Holding (Sustainability section) in according with implementing procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance with the primary focus on the Sustainability agenda regardless of language in a timely manner.
· Learn how to align of Global Category Strategies: Ensure that the global procurement strategy aligns with the specific procurement needs and regulations of each region (focus on Japan), taking into account factors such as local suppliers, market conditions, and supply chain dynamics.
· Get support from Integration Lead and promote one team spirit between all regions (focus on Japan) to enable the sharing of best practises and knowledge and the same with relation to Asahi Group Holding (Sustainability section)
· Learn Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement, and well-being).
· Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes.
Expected level of Procurement functional and leadership competencies
Competency
Level
1. Category management
Foundation
2. Strategic Sourcing and Contracting
Foundation
3. Stakeholder & Supplier Management
Foundation
4. Risk Management and Governance
Foundation
5. Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation
Foundation
6. Process Excellence
Foundation
Leadership Competencies
Competency
Level
1. Strategic Foresight
Foundation
2. Shapes Culture
Foundation
3. Drives Positive Impact
Foundation
