This role manages sourcing and procurement for IT outsourcing services within Rakuten’s Technology Management Services Supervisory Department. Responsibilities typically include developing sourcing strategies, preparing and evaluating requests for proposals, negotiating contracts and pricing, managing suppliers, monitoring service performance, and supporting cost optimization and risk control. Candidates are expected to have experience in IT procurement, vendor management, outsourcing, or strategic sourcing, along with strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project coordination skills. Familiarity with IT services, contracts, budgets, and procurement processes is important. Business-level Japanese and English may be required because the role involves internal stakeholders, overseas teams, and external technology vendors.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, online advertising, travel, and professional sports. Rakuten’s services are used by millions of customers in Japan and internationally, supported by its membership, payments, and loyalty platforms. The company has a multinational workforce and promotes English as an important working language in many corporate and technology functions. Its IT procurement and technology management teams support the infrastructure, software, cloud services, telecommunications, and outsourcing partners needed across the wider group. Employees typically work in a fast-moving environment where cost efficiency, innovation, supplier quality, data protection, and operational reliability are important priorities.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, procurement, engineering, finance, hospitality, education, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for seniority, and careful communication, although international companies may have more flexible styles. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, and diverse food, but housing and living costs can be high in major cities. Japanese ability improves career options and everyday integration, even when English is used at work. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa. Relocation commonly involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and a local phone number. Japan has four seasons, regional cultural differences, and many opportunities for travel, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
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