Direct Procurement Manager

Location: Indonesia
Working Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5 years

About the Opportunity

Are you a procurement professional who knows how to balance cost efficiency, supplier performance, and supply reliability?

Our client is looking for a Direct Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and optimize purchasing performance. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial judgment, analytical capabilities, and a hands-on approach to managing procurement activities in a dynamic business environment.

You will play a key role in securing reliable supply, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring procurement decisions support both operational requirements and long-term business objectives.

Why This Role?

Drive cost optimization: Identify savings opportunities without compromising quality or supply reliability.
Build strategic partnerships: Develop strong supplier relationships while maintaining clear performance expectations.
Make smarter sourcing decisions: Use cost analysis and market intelligence to support procurement strategies.
Manage supply risks: Anticipate potential disruptions and establish alternative sourcing options.
Take ownership: Work hands-on with suppliers and internal teams to deliver measurable procurement results.

What You’ll Do

Develop and implement direct procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, and supply security.
Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and negotiations.
Analyze purchasing costs, market prices, and supplier proposals to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor market developments and commodity price movements to support sourcing decisions and procurement planning.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance with quality, delivery, and commercial requirements.
Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives where necessary.
Identify potential supply chain risks and develop alternative sourcing strategies and contingency plans.
Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs.
Monitor procurement performance, spending, and savings initiatives to ensure targets are achieved.
Ensure procurement processes are conducted with transparency, integrity, and accountability.
Lead and support the procurement team in resolving operational challenges and improving sourcing effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and strengthen supplier performance.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree (S1) in Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Management, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in direct procurement, including strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, purchasing processes, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations.
Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
Experience using market intelligence to assess pricing trends, supply availability, and procurement risks.
Strong supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to maintain partnerships while enforcing performance standards.
Proven capability in supply risk assessment, alternative sourcing, and contingency planning.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
High integrity and a strong commitment to ethical, transparent procurement practices.
A hands-on, agile, and results-oriented approach, with the ability to adapt to changing business and production requirements.

You’ll stand out if you have: Experience managing direct materials procurement in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment, particularly in cost optimization, supplier development, and supply continuity.

About the Company

Our client is an established business with a strong focus on operational efficiency, product quality, and sustainable growth. The organization values strategic procurement, reliable supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement across its operations.

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