Category Buyer(Beauty & Personal Care)

PT KKV Trading Indonesia; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

PT KKV Trading Indonesia seeks a Category Buyer to support product development and sourcing in Indonesia. You will identify local suppliers, coordinate orders with HQ, and analyze market trends to propose new products.

Strong knowledge of cosmetic/beauty categories in Indonesia and English proficiency are required. Responsibilities cover supplier onboarding, negotiations, compliance documentation, and collaboration with HQ merchandising, logistics, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Marketing, or related fields.
• 2+ years experience in cosmetic/beauty/personal care category in retail chain store with knowledge of Indonesia supply chain.
• Strong understanding of local supplier landscape and market trends.
• Good command of local language and English (written and verbal); Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and onboard local suppliers across relevant product categories.
• Coordinate purchase orders between local suppliers and HQ; track status and ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct market research on local trends and provide proposals for new products or categories.
• Gather and organize import/export compliance documents and ensure regulatory requirements.

Skills

2+ years experience in cosmetic/beauty

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Marketing, or related fields

Job description

We are looking for a Category Buyer to support our product development and sourcing activities in the local market. This role plays a key part in identifying high-potential products, building supplier networks, coordinating orders, collecting market insights, and ensuring smooth collaboration between local suppliers and our headquarters.

Notes：Applicants must have related experience in one of the following products: cosmetic/beauty/skin care/personal care products.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and onboard local suppliers across relevant product categories.
• Maintain long-term supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Conduct basic commercial negotiations (pricing, terms, lead time, payment terms, etc.).

2. Product Sourcing & Order Coordination

• Responsible for coordinating purchase orders between local suppliers and headquarters.
• Track order status and ensure timely delivery with expected quality.
• Follow up on samples, quotations, and documentation required by HQ.

3. Market & Industry Research

• Collect and analyze local market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities.
• Provide regular feedback and proposals for new products or categories based on local insights.
• Attend trade fairs, exhibitions, or supplier events to explore new opportunities.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Gather and organize compliance documents required for import/export procedures.
• Ensure products meet local regulatory requirements.
• Assist HQ in assessing risks related to compliance, certification, and product testing.
• Work closely with HQ merchandising, quality, logistics, and finance teams.
• Provide timely communication and updates to HQ to ensure smooth coordination.
• Support alignment on sourcing strategies and product development plans.

Requirements

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Marketing, or related fields.
• 2. Experience in sourcing, merchandising, procurement, or product development in retail, FMCG, consumer goods, trading, or similar industries.
• 3. 2+ year's experience in cosmetic/beauty/personal care/skin care category in retail chain store, with deep knowledge of Indonesia local supply chain.
• 4. Strong understanding of the local supplier landscape and market trends
• 5. Ability to work independently, solve problems proactively, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• 6. Good command of local language and English (both written and verbal), Chinese is a plus.
• 7. Experience in exhibitions, trade fairs, or supplier scouting is an advantage.