Global Sourcing Software Category

This role involves developing and executing procurement strategies for software and indirect categories within Rakuten Group's centralized procurement model. The position requires leading end-to-end sourcing activities, including vendor selection, cost analysis, and contract negotiations, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive cost savings and optimize Total Cost of Ownership. The successful candidate will shape procurement functions from the ground up, leveraging significant autonomy to manage complex, high-value sourcing projects.