OVERSEAS PROCUREMENT MANAGER (China-Based)

PT Tangkas Cipta Optimal; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 706,000 - 1,177,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Tangkas Cipta Optimal seeks an Overseas Procurement Manager based in China to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and optimize supplier networks across mainland China and Indonesia. You will lead cost analyses, supplier audits, and cross-border coordination while delivering measurable financial impact.

The role requires native Indonesian and Mandarin fluency with English working knowledge; frequent travel to Chinese industrial hubs is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in international procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Experience in building materials, chemicals, machinery/equipment is preferred.
• Native Indonesian with professional Mandarin; English working knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for production machinery, raw materials, and related needs, focusing on cost-effective suppliers.
• Build direct relationships with mainland China suppliers and coordinate with Indonesia HQ.
• Conduct supplier audits, site visits, and quality assessments across China.
• Monitor market dynamics and price trends to inform leadership with actionable insights.
• Travel frequently to major industrial cities in China.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Cost Analysis

Negotiation

Cross-Border Coordination

Chinese Mandarin

Indonesian Language

Travel Readiness

Job description

OVERSEAS PROCUREMENT MANAGER (China-Based)

We are seeking a results-driven Overseas Procurement Manager based in China to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, build direct vendor relationships, and optimize cost structures. This role acts as a strategic liaison between mainland Chinese suppliers and our Indonesia headquarters, focusing on sourcing cost-effective alternative suppliers and delivering quantifiable financial impact to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Expansion: Manage the procurement process for production machineries, equipments, raw materials, products and other operational needs mainly related to building materials industry.

Financial Impact & Cost Analysis: Analyze pricing models, perform cost-benefit evaluations, and directly quantify cost savings into measurable Rupiah (IDR) financial impact for executive reporting.

On-Site Supplier & Quality Management: Conduct frequent factory visits, face-to-face meetings, and supplier audits across key manufacturing hubs in China to assess production capacity, quality control, and compliance.

Market & Intelligence Gathering: Monitor raw material pricing, supplier landscapes, and market dynamics within China to provide strategic, real-time insights to executive leadership.

Cross-Border Coordination: Serve as the primary local representative in China to bridge communication, align project timelines, and resolve operational roadblocks between suppliers and the Indonesian headquarters.

Requirements:

Nationality & Location: Indonesian citizen currently residing and working in mainland China.

Experience: minimum 5 years of solid experience in international procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management; experience in manufacturing, building materials, chemicals, machinery/equipment, or related industries is preferred.

Language Skills: Native-level Indonesian and professional fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) are mandatory. Working knowledge of English is required.

Core Competencies: Strong commercial negotiation skills, financial acumen (cost analysis/ROI tracking), and hands‑on experience in supplier factory auditing.

Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently within major industrial cities across China.