Procurement Manager - Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring supply continuity and strong supplier performance. This role will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory support, and a sizable procurement team while collaborating closely with stakeholders across the business.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company with a strong presence in the manufacturing sector. The organization operates complex local and international supply chains and continues to invest in procurement excellence, supplier partnerships, and operational growth.

Description

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials.
• Manage supplier relationships across local and international markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Ensure critical suppliers prioritize business requirements during supply constraints.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Operations, R&D, and other stakeholders to align procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage procurement risks, inventory availability, and supply continuity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a procurement team.
• Support procurement projects related to manufacturing operations, product development, and process improvements.
• Drive procurement analytics and market intelligence activities to support decision-making.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Proven procurement leadership experience within manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to machine, equipment, or capital expenditure procurement.
• Strong experience managing direct material sourcing and supplier relationships.
• Experience handling international procurement activities, particularly imports.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Mandarin proficiency or willingness and capability to learn Mandarin quickly is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Job Offer

• Lead one of the most strategic procurement functions within the business.
• Gain exposure to a highly international supplier network across Asia.
• Manage complex sourcing challenges that will strengthen your procurement expertise.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jessica Kurniawan on +62 21 2958 8814.