Background:

Avasant is a Los Angeles, California headquartered leading management consulting firm providing Strategic Sourcing, IT and Business Transformation and Global Strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, Avasant has negotiated over $250B in deals and operates in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at https://avasant.com/

Role Overview :

Avasant is seeking a Japanese-language-proficient professional to support client engagements and consulting initiatives. The role will involve working with cross-functional teams on business analysis, research, consulting deliverables, and client-related activities.
The successful candidate will bring solid Japanese-language capabilities, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing,



or related business transformation domains would be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities :• Contracting:• Assist in the review and management of contracts for services and software purchases.
• Analyze contract terms, including software licensing agreements, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support negotiations by providing data-driven insights on pricing, terms, and supplier performance.

• Sourcing:• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential service and software suppliers.
• Assist in the development of sourcing strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance, focusing on service and software categories.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs.

• BI Analytics:• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards using business intelligence tools, focusin

📌 Associate Procurement Specialist – Japanese Language Proficiency (Sulikunte)
🏢 Avasant
📍 Sulikunte