IT Outsourcing Sourcing Specialist - IT Procurement Office, Technology Management Services Supervisory Department (TMSSD)

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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.

About the employer

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.