Reason for Hiring

The Fast Retailing Group is creating a “new industry” based on the “LifeWear” concept—one that transcends traditional industry boundaries—and is working to achieve fundamental business and revenue transformation, as well as low-cost management, to ensure sustained global growth.For this position, we are seeking an individual who can lead problem-solving efforts by engaging business leaders, business units, and suppliers while implementing structural transformations to address management challenges in the indirect procurement domain. Experience in procurement is not required. We welcome applications from individuals with the ability to solve fundamental challenges, demonstrate leadership and execution skills, and who are interested in this position—which serves as a stepping stone to roles in business management or as a CFO.

Department Overview

The Procurement Management Team within the Global Planning and Management Department—a division of the Fast Retailing Group’s Global Headquarters (GHQ)—collaborates with various departments across all global businesses in the indirect procurement domain. The team drives low-cost management through the development of supplier strategies, cost-reduction initiatives, and sourcing execution, while ensuring the thorough implementation of proper procurement processes and establishing robust governance. It is dedicated to creating world-class procurement processes and systems, playing a key role in driving global growth and profit structure transformation.

Job Description

Thorough implementation and promotion of company-wide supplier management and low-cost management

• Formulating supplier strategies and achieving transaction quality and cost optimization through the development and execution of action plans with each supplier
• Leading efforts to carry out a transformation of the profit structure and resolve challenges through company-wide reduction and optimization of indirect material costs
• Cost reduction initiatives through direct negotiations with suppliers, global sourcing, and budget optimization
• Supporting cost-reduction initiatives for overseas operations

Ensuring strict adherence to proper procurement processes and safeguarding governance

• Resolving issues in procurement processes and governance areas, and establishing proper processes and governance through procurement training
• Standardizing and streamlining processes, and advancing procurement activities through system improvements and the use of AI

*The Job Description is subject to change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

Career Path

In the Global Planning and Management Department—the headquarters’ accounting division—you will have opportunities both domestically and internationally to engage in business management from various perspectives—including people, resources, and capital—not only in the procurement management domain but also in areas such as strategic planning. This is an environment where your potential is limitless, depending on your abilities, aptitude, and motivation.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to identify fundamental issues based on numerical data while maintaining a bird’s-eye view of the entire business through data analysis and on-site observation, as well as logical thinking skills
• Leadership and management skills to drive problem-solving and transformation by engaging diverse stakeholders, partner companies, and external departments while fostering consensus
• A strong service-oriented mindset (someone who is customer-focused and eager to help others)
• English: Daily conversation level (TOEIC score of 700 or higher is a guideline) or higher required

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in the accounting department of a trading company or operating company, or experience in corporate management support at a bank (no prior experience in purchasing or procurement is required)
• Experience with structural transformations and cost improvements in business management and operations
• Experience in indirect purchasing or purchasing planning at an operating company
• Knowledge or industry experience in the fields of IT, logistics, or marketing
• Skills in negotiating prices and terms with business partners, regardless of industry
• English: Business-level proficiency (able to communicate on an equal footing with representatives of overseas subsidiaries)

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

Full-time Employee (Permanent, with a 3-month probationary period)

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 6.72–12.96 million yen (Monthly Salary: 420,000–720,000 yen)
• Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (*All subject to company regulations)
• Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and performance evaluations)
• Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)

*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, and is not limited to the figures listed above.

Working Hours

Flexible work hours or managerial/supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; Break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours…6:00–9:00 and 14:00–20:00; overtime work may occur

• Supervisors

Based on the working hours of the employee’s department; left to the employee’s discretion

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are workdays) Annual paid leave, special and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

Insurance Coverage

Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner welfare programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for commuting to the Ariake office), defined contribution pension plan (full-time employees only)

In addition, various Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.) are actively hiring mid-career professionals. We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.

• Within the Fast Retailing Group, you may apply to multiple companies simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds at multiple companies, you can only advance to the final selection stage for one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview performance, we may suggest other companies or positions within the Fast Retailing Group.
• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is prohibited on company premises and indoors as a general rule, and we do not provide designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Ariake Headquarters: 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, UNIQLO CITY
Roppongi Headquarters: Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

*Your work location may require you to travel between offices depending on business needs.
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.