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Introduction

Understanding the complexities of the current procurement environment is vital for professionals in purchasing roles. The Japan Management Association (NOMA) is excited to announce the renewal of its highly anticipated seminar, "Strategic Purchasing Negotiation Seminar." Scheduled for September 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, attendees can choose between an in-person venue in Shinjuku, Tokyo, or online participation via Zoom.

Key Features of the Seminar

As the procurement landscape grows ever more intricate, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to strengthen essential skills in negotiation, legal understanding, and strategic planning—all completed in just one day. Through dynamic case studies and exercises, participants will cultivate practical skills that can be immediately applied in the field.

1. Accelerated Skill Acquisition: Engage in various negotiation scenarios and pricing case studies designed to help you acquire applicable skills swiftly.

2. Cross-industry Networking: Expand your perspective by sharing both successes and failures with participants from different industries, allowing for problem-solving insights applicable to your own company.

3. Up-to-date Knowledge: The seminar curriculum encompasses the latest trends, including economic security, AI, and antitrust laws—essential knowledge for today's purchasing agents.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for:

• - Purchasing professionals facing challenges in price negotiation, supplier development, and trouble-shooting.
• - Managers and HR personnel aiming to cultivate practical skills in junior and mid-level purchasing staff.
• - Individuals looking to learn from other companies' purchasing strategies and negotiation tactics.

Meet the Instructor

Kojima Yoshihiro
Kojima is a certified small enterprise diagnostician and currently serves as the vice-chair of the Central Branch of Tokyo's Small Enterprise Diagnostic Association. He holds a master's degree from the University of Tokyo and has a wealth of experience in management strategy, productivity enhancement, and business improvement obtained during his time with a foreign company. His expertise spans procurement, purchasing, lean activities, and numerous successful project implementations. He has been a sought-after instructor, leading various training sessions focused on practical negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and value creation.

Seminar Program Outline

The seminar includes the following components:
I. The Mission of the Procurement Department
II. Becoming a Purchasing Negotiator
III. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
IV. Legal Mastery for Purchasing Professionals
V. Key Points in Supplier Management
VI. Practical Aspects of New Supplier Development
VII. Troubleshooting and Negotiation Restart
VIII. Comprehensive Workshop: Creating Negotiation Scenarios with Cross-industry Participants
Note: Each segment will integrate mini-discussions and exercises among participants.

Registration Details

• - Title: Strategic Purchasing Negotiation Seminar
• - Date & Time: September 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• - Format: In-person (Japan Management Association, Shinjuku) or Online (Zoom, live broadcast)
• - Fee: Membership Rate: ¥34,100 / General Rate: ¥41,800 (tax included)

Find more about NOMA membership here: Membership Information

Register Here

• - For in-person attendance: In-person Registration
• - For online attendance: Online Registration

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please reach out to:
NOMA Planning & Training Group
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 03-6632-7140

About NOMA

Established in 1949 as the Japan Management Efficiency Association, NOMA has focused on the modernizing and streamlining of management practices in Japan.

• - Core Philosophy: NOMA aims to contribute to sustainable societal development through the harmony of management, humans, and science.
• - Mission Statement: Continuously drive innovation in Japanese management together with our clients.

For more information, visit NOMA Official Site.