Responsibilities
- Procure goods and services, obtains quotation, develops proposals and/or negotiates contracts of low to moderate value/risk consistent with client requirements.
- Good understanding and experience on RFP / RFX / RFQ is required to be managed via formal ERP / procurement tool based sourcing. Understanding of eAuction is mandatory.
- Understanding on upstream and downstream sourcing process, namely S2P and P2P process.
- Manage Proactive engagements activity for operational planned spend opportunities within defined operational spend levels
- Manage transactional buying desk activities and support wider category management including raising purchase orders
- Quotation analysis and recommendations, consideration suitability/reliability of suppliers to meet operational requirements and as per Client Procurement Policy/Sourcing guidelines
- Negotiate with Suppliers on both Commercial and Non Commercial Clauses as per guidance
- Obtain approval from Client Category Manager on finalized projects
- Support Drafting of Contract as Client and Senior Buyer instructions
- Record Savings in the Client Savings Data Base
- Engagement with operational teams to review pipeline and track savings opportunities
- Work closely with category managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements, strategic benefits and compliance to existing procurement contracts
- Should be able to effectively manage internal / external customers & stake holders
- Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
- Act as a single point of contact to the client and maintain good relations.
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years' experience in Procurement/Sourcing, preferably within a leading FMCG organization (local or multinational), with exposure to Professional Services, Media, Topline/Marketing Spend, and/or Capex categories.
- Hands on experience on Zycus (preference) / Coupa, Ariba or similar systems for procurement / CRM tools
- Experience on any AI based in take / orchestration tool (eg ORO, Avammo etc) will be beneficial.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Green belt / Black belt / certified lean professional will be preferred.
- Any sourcing / project management certification / course will be a preference.
- US / UK sourcing experience will be preferred.
- Education – Bachelor's degree from a reputed university. For Indonesia-based hiring, graduates from Top 5 universities in Indonesia will be strongly preferred. Master's degree, Engineering degree, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related disciplines will be an advantage.
- Alternatively, a top-performing Senior Supervisor from a recognized Management Trainee, Leadership Development, or Talent Pool program with demonstrated leadership potential.
- Strong blend of operational procurement execution, stakeholder management, supplier management, and strategic sourcing expertise.
- Excellent communication is key to this role – Both written and verbal
- Strong negotiation skills skills