Buyer

Lancesoft Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; Remote; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Fully remote work

Job summary

Lancesoft Indonesia is seeking an experienced Category Buyer to join the procurement team in a fully remote role. You will develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings and supply chain optimization.

The ideal candidate has proven category sourcing experience, strong negotiation and market analysis skills, and proficiency with procurement software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Category Buyer or in a strategic sourcing role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and market research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for assigned spend areas.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and potential risks.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvements within assigned categories.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Market research

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Category Buyer

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Category Buyer to join their procurement team in a fully remote position. This role will focus on managing specific categories of spend, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring the best value for the company. The Category Buyer will work autonomously, collaborating with various internal stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective purchasing plans. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled buyer to leverage their expertise in a flexible, remote work environment, contributing to significant cost savings and supply chain optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for assigned spend areas.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and potential risks.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvements within assigned categories.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Category Buyer or in a similar strategic sourcing role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and market research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and contracts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in strategic sourcing.
• Access to cutting-edge procurement technologies and collaboration tools.