Asst Procurement Mgr - Personal Care - Indonesia

Unilever; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking an Asst Procurement Mgr in Tangerang, Indonesia to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and optimize costs. The role involves collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders while managing supplier performance. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, proven procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. Join a team committed to diversity and sustainable living.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated success in fostering strategic collaborations.
• Ability to implement cost-effective procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and optimize costs.
• Manage supplier performance and governance standards.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities utilizing market insights.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Data analysis proficiency

Strategic skills for procurement

Understanding market movements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Unilever is currently hiring for Asst Procurement Mgr - Personal Care - Indonesia

based in Grha Unilever, Indonesia

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our procurement team and play a key role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing costs, and managing supplier performance. This position ensures alignment with business objectives while upholding governance and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Collaboration: Foster and maintain strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to align procurement activities with business objectives and enhance overall organizational efficiency.
• Implement Procurement Strategies: Co‑develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize costs, negotiating favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to enhance overall cost efficiency with regional/global buyers.
• Identify Cost Saving Opportunities: Actively seek and analyze opportunities for cost savings, utilizing market insights and industry trends to contribute to the organization's financial objectives.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance, managing contracts, and resolving issues promptly to ensure a reliable and high‑quality supply chain.
• Partnering with Finance: Hand in hand with global buyer to provide accurate forecast prices that will be used by the Indonesia business to plan their financials. This involves a thorough review of the Approved Buying Savings List to ensure the correct forecast price input is provided.

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in fostering strategic collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.

Skill

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Strategic Skills: Ability to develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with overall business objectives.
• Proven track record in implementing cost‑effective procurement strategies and actively seeking opportunities for cost savings.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, utilizing tools to track key procurement metrics and generate insightful reports.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Understanding Market Movements: To represent market movement and to reflect all price movement. This helps in understanding how initiatives are benefiting price, how prices are moving due to commodity movement, supplier dynamics etc.

Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.