Food Raw Material Purchasing Specialist

PT. ALPEN FOOD INDUSTRY; Jakarta Utara; Sur place; IDR 167 400 000 - 279 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aice Group Holdings Pte Ltd is seeking a skilled Materials Sourcing & Supplier Development professional to join the Jakarta team. You will work closely with R&D, QA, and Production to ensure material availability, quality, and regulatory compliance while mitigating supply risks.

The role emphasizes identifying new materials and suppliers, managing onboarding, and coordinating audits. Strong English communication is required; Mandarin is a plus. Local placement in Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any major.
• At least 3 years of experience in Purchasing Development / Supplier Development in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of supplier development, quality evaluation, and RM supplier audits.
• Excellent communication in English; Mandarin a plus.
• Knowledge of Halal, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Responsabilités

• Source and identify new raw materials for R&D / Product Development requirements.
• Proactively identify alternative raw materials to mitigate risks of shortages or price increases.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new and alternative suppliers for reliable, competitive supply base.
• Handle quality issues with QA and stakeholders.
• Manage the registration and onboarding process of new raw materials and suppliers.
• Coordinate with QA for annual supplier audits.
• Maintain and update RM standardization data in purchasing systems.
• Communicate updates in material specifications to suppliers promptly.
• Request and verify supplier documentation including Halal certificates and lab reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers for shelf-life extensions and obtain R&D approvals.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Analytical

Coordination

English language

Mandarin (plus)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

This position is responsible for sourcing raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability, quality, and compliance. This role works closely with R&D, QA, and Production teams to support product development, mitigate supply risks, and maintain up-to-date supplier and material standards.

Key Responsibilities

Source and identify new raw materials in line with R&D / Product Development requirements.

Proactively identify alternative raw materials to mitigate risks related to supply shortages or significant price increases.

Identify, evaluate, and develop new and alternative suppliers to ensure a reliable and competitive supply base.

Handle quality-related issues, including product quality concerns, production findings, and other material-related problems, in coordination with QA and relevant stakeholders.

Manage the registration and onboarding process of new raw materials and suppliers, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled.

Collaborate with the QA team to conduct annual supplier audits.

Maintain and update raw material (RM) standardization data in the purchasing database/drive.

Communicate any updates or changes in material specifications or standards to suppliers in a timely manner.

Request and ensure the completeness and validity of all supplier documentation, including Halal certificates, external lab test reports, certifications, legal documents, and other required documentation.

Coordinate with suppliers to request shelf-life extensions, including obtaining official supporting letters, and follow up with internal R&D for approval decisions.

Job Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in any major.

At least 3 years of working experience in Purchasing Development / Supplier Development from FMCG industry or food manufacturing.

Good understanding of supplier development processes, quality evaluation, and raw material (RM) supplier audits.

Excellent communication skills in English (Mandarin is a plus).

Good understanding of quality standards, certifications (e.g., Halal), and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates a good work attitude, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Possesses strong communication, analytical, and coordination skills.

Willing to be placed in Pantai Indah Kapuk.

Aice Group Holdings Pte Ltd was established in Singapore in May 2015. The company is committed to becoming the most popular ice cream brand, the core businesses include research and development, production and sales of Ice Cream Products. It is the only ice cream brand selected as the official sponsor of 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta. Currently covering Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and other countries, it has became a well-known ice cream brand in Southeast Asia.

Aice Group Holdings Pte Ltd was established in Singapore in May 2015. The company is committed to becoming the most popular ice cream brand, the core businesses include research and development, production and sales of Ice Cream Products. It is the only ice cream brand selected as the official sponsor of 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta. Currently covering Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and other countries, it has became a well-known ice cream brand in Southeast Asia.