Head of Procurement

Our Client is a prominent and rapidly expanding company in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, recognized for their commitment to quality and innovation in consumer products. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Procurement Specialist to join our supply chain team. This role is crucial for sourcing high-quality raw materials, packaging, and services, ensuring the efficiency and integrity of our production processes, and contributing to our continued growth in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development:
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new and existing suppliers for critical raw materials (e.g., dairy ingredients, sugar, flavorings), packaging components (e.g., cartons, bottles, films), and indirect materials.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, potential new suppliers, and innovation opportunities within the food and beverage supply chain.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.
  
• Negotiation & Contract Management:
• Lead complex negotiations with local and international suppliers to secure optimal pricing, favorable terms, and reliable supply contracts.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation.
  
• Quality & Food Safety Assurance:
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure all procured materials meet stringent food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality specifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000 principles).
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization:
• Work with planning and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, reduce lead times, and optimize delivery schedules to support uninterrupted production.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, including material shortages, price volatility, and geopolitical impacts.
  
• Cost Management & Value Engineering:
• Proactively identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or supply reliability.
• Participate in value engineering projects to explore alternative materials or processes that enhance product value or reduce costs.
  
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Production, Sales, Finance) to understand their needs and provide effective procurement solutions.
• Act as a primary point of contact for supplier-related issues and opportunities.
  
• Reporting & Analytics:
• Track key procurement metrics, prepare comprehensive reports on spend analysis, supplier performance, and savings achieved.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience, with a significant portion within the food and beverage, dairy, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing and negotiation for raw materials and packaging in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, quality assurance processes, and supply chain best practices relevant to perishable goods.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for procurement functions.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken).
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
• Experience with international procurement and import processes.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in supply chain and procurement.