Furniture Purchasing Lead - Category & Sourcing Strategy

PT Importa Jaya Abadi; Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta; On-site; IDR 200,880,000 - 357,120,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Importa Jaya Abadi, located in Indonesia, is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead furniture category management. The role focuses on developing product categories, optimizing assortments, and driving margin improvements through strategic supplier sourcing and negotiations.

You will manage local and international vendors, oversee stock performance, and collaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Sales to hit category and business targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's Degree (S1) in any major.
• 4-5 years of experience in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement, or Category Management.
• Strong knowledge of furniture product categories, market trends, product assortment, and pricing strategies.
• Experience in local and international supplier sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management.
• Understanding of category performance, stock management and profit margin optimization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Category Management: Develop and manage furniture product categories, including product selection, assortment planning, and category performance optimization.
• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and product quality.
• Pricing & Profitability: Establish pricing strategies, manage product price lists, and optimize profit margins across product categories.
• Category Planning: Monitor stock availability, and procurement lead times to ensure efficient category performance.
• Product Development: Identify market trends, develop new furniture products, and coordinate product launches based on customer demands.
• Stock Performance Optimization: Evaluate slow-moving and deadstock products and implement strategies to improve inventory turnover.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead the Buyer team and collaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Sales to achieve category and business targets.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (Dynamics 365 BC)

Education

D3 / S1 degree

Tools

ERP: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

PT Importa Jaya Abadi, located in Indonesia, is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead furniture category management. The role focuses on developing product categories, optimizing assortments, and driving margin improvements through strategic supplier sourcing and negotiations.

You will manage local and international vendors, oversee stock performance, and collaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Sales to hit category and business targets.