■Recruitment Background
The Fast Retailing Group is creating a “new industry” based on the “LifeWear” concept—one that transcends traditional industry boundaries—and is undertaking fundamental transformations of its business and revenue structures to achieve sustained global growth.For this position, we are seeking someone who can lead the resolution of management challenges in the indirect procurement domain—through structural transformations—by engaging business leaders, business units, and suppliers. Experience in procurement is not required. We look forward to 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 business leadership and CFO roles.

■ Department Overview
The Procurement Management Team within the Global Planning and Management Department—a division of the Fast Retailing Group’s Global Headquarters (GHQ)—is responsible for promoting low-cost management, ensuring proper procurement processes, and upholding governance across all global operations. The team is dedicated to creating world-class procurement processes and systems, and plays a key role in driving global growth and profit transformation.

■Job Description
Thorough implementation and promotion of company-wide low-cost management
・Leading efforts for the transformation of the profit structure and resolution of fundamental issues related to company-wide indirect material costs
・Cost reduction activities, including identifying opportunities for savings, direct negotiations with suppliers, and budget integration
・Supporting cost-reduction initiatives for overseas operations
・Supplier management activities
Ensuring compliance with proper procurement processes and safeguarding governance
・Lead efforts to resolve fundamental issues in procurement processes and governance
・Resolving issues through operational efficiency improvements and fundamental transformation
*The Job Description is subject to change within the scope of duties related to each department of the headquarters due to departmental 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 finances—not only in procurement management but also in areas such as business 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 strong 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 is 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 procurement 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 (able to communicate on an equal footing with representatives of overseas subsidiaries)

■Company Name
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

■Employment Type
Full-time Employee (Permanent position, 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

■ Days Off and Leave
Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are considered workdays) Annual paid leave, special leave (including leave for weddings and bereavement), 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, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Accident 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.
- You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group 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 evaluations, we may suggest other companies or positions within the Fast Retailing Group.
・Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: As a general rule, smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors, and we do not have 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

*Depending on business needs, you may be required to commute between offices.
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.