Software Category Sourcing Specialist - Procurement Operations Department, Procurement Operations Supervisory Department

Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The Software Category Sourcing Specialist manages procurement activities for software and related technology services. Responsibilities typically include identifying business needs, researching suppliers, conducting competitive sourcing, negotiating pricing and contract terms, managing vendors, monitoring spending, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates are expected to have experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, procurement operations, or vendor management, ideally within software or IT. Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project-management skills are important. Familiarity with contracts, cloud services, software licensing, and procurement systems is advantageous. The role requires attention to detail, sound judgment, collaboration with internal stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a multinational environment.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, headquartered in Tokyo, is a major Japanese internet and technology company operating a broad ecosystem of digital services. Its businesses include e-commerce, online marketplaces, fintech, mobile communications, travel, advertising, entertainment, and cloud or digital solutions. Rakuten is known for connecting many consumer and business services through its membership and loyalty platform. The company has an international workforce and uses English extensively in many corporate and technology teams. Its culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across business units. Procurement professionals support Rakuten’s large and varied operations by helping the company select suppliers, control costs, manage technology spend, and maintain effective vendor relationships. Working at Rakuten can offer exposure to complex, multinational projects and a fast-moving digital business environment.