Operations Planning (Cross-Group/Business process design & Improvement) (Junior Class) - Procurement Operations Department, Procurement Operations Supervisory Department
Core
Design, standardize, and improve end-to-end procurement operations and business processes across the Rakuten Group, driving adoption and governance.
Role type
Junior Operations Planning & Process Improvement Specialist
Builds
Standardized procurement frameworks, supplier selection processes, and internal control mechanisms for the Rakuten ecosystem.
Domain
Technology/Internet Services, Procurement Operations, Business Process Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Business process design, Stakeholder management, Data-driven decision making, Internal control design, Process standardization, Change management
Preferred skills
SAP Ariba experience, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic planning
Technologies
SAP Ariba
Responsibilities
Design and improve end-to-end procurement operations, Drive group-wide implementation of the procurement system, Design and develop the supplier selection process, Communicate policies to business units and drive adoption, Continuously improve overall procurement operations including P2P consolidation, Design and improve controls from an internal control and governance perspective
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC