Assistant Category Manager

Saint-Gobain Indonesia; Cibitung; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 640,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Indonesia is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Logistics & Trade to design and drive category strategies, lead RFQ/RFP events, and optimize supplier performance and costs. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure resilient and efficient logistics operations.

The incumbent will manage procurement activities, promote sustainable practices, and support business growth through strategic procurement initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, contract logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, logistics operations, or commercial management.
• Strong understanding of transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and trade processes.
• Experience working with multinational organizations is an advantage.
• Strategic sourcing and category management

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Sourcing: Develop and execute category strategies for Logistics and Trade services.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Manage supplier selection based on total cost, service capability, risk profile, sustainability, and innovation potential.
• Continuously assess market trends, freight indices, capacity risks, and emerging logistics solutions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Logistics operations

Freight forwarding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Customs Certificate (Sertifikat Ahli Kepabeanan)

Job description

Assistant Category Manager, Logistics & Trade

Department

Purchasing

Reports To

Category Manager, Logistics & Trade

Position Summary

The Assistant Category Manager, Logistics & Trade is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Logistics and Trade categories, including transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and export-import services.

The role drives sustainable cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, innovation, and responsible purchasing practices while ensuring efficient and resilient supply chain operations. Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders, the incumbent will identify value-creation opportunities, optimize logistics costs, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support business growth through strategic procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and execute category strategies for Logistics and Trade services.


• Lead sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.


• Manage supplier selection based on total cost, service capability, risk profile, sustainability, and innovation potential.


• Continuously assess market trends, freight indices, capacity risks, and emerging logistics solutions.

Cost Savings & Productivity

• Deliver annual procurement savings and productivity targets.


• Identify opportunities to optimize freight spend, warehousing costs, customs-related expenses, and logistics network efficiency.


• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies in supplier evaluations.


• Build and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation partners.


• Conduct supplier performance reviews and establish improvement plans.


• Drive supplier innovation initiatives to enhance service, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency.


• Support supplier risk assessments and business continuity planning.

Logistics & Trade Governance

• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, trade requirements, import-export controls, and company policies.


• Support governance and performance management of logistics service providers.


• Monitor key logistics performance indicators and identify corrective actions when required.


• Minimize operational and compliance risks associated with international trade activities.

Responsible Purchasing & Sustainability

• Promote responsible purchasing principles across the Logistics & Trade supplier portfolio.


• Support supplier assessments related to ethics, sustainability, environmental performance, and social responsibility.


• Ensure suppliers comply with company standards regarding business integrity, safety, and responsible business practices.


• Contribute to ESG and sustainability objectives through procurement initiatives.


• Identify and implement logistics innovation opportunities, including digitalization, automation, and data analytics solutions.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve logistics efficiency, shipment visibility, service levels, and cost performance.


• Lead or participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Commercial, and Operations teams to understand business requirements.


• Provide procurement expertise, market intelligence, and sourcing recommendations.


• Support strategic projects, network optimization initiatives, and business expansion activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.


• Customs Certificate (Sertifikat Ahli Kepabeanan) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, contract logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries.


• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, logistics operations, or commercial management.


• Strong understanding of transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and trade processes.


• Experience working with multinational organizations is an advantage.


• Strategic sourcing and category management