Lead Upstream & Processing House

career-mate.site - Jobboard; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 15,000,000 - 25,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro in Jakarta Pusat is seeking a Lead Upstream & Processing House to enhance direct sourcing of fresh produce. This role involves strategic partnerships with farmers and optimizing operations for better efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will lead the sourcing strategy, conduct vendor negotiations, and oversee the packing house operations, ensuring high-quality supply and process improvements. Strong analytical skills and experience in vendor management are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership management with farmers, rural traders, or vendors.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret operational and vendor data.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Astro’s direct sourcing strategy by managing partnerships with farmers.
• Visit production centers to identify and negotiate with potential vendors.
• Oversee operations to enhance fulfillment and cost optimization.

Skills

Negotiation

Operational leadership

Analytical decision-making

Vendor management

Job description

About Astro

ASTRO is Indonesia's quick commerce company that delivers groceries and essentials to your door within 15 minutes. Founded in 2021 by a group of seasoned e-commerce executives and backed by trusted international investors, it is our mission to make people’s lives simpler and easier by saving them time, energy, and money.

About this Position

We are looking for a Lead Upstream & Processing House to strengthen Astro’s direct fresh produce sourcing ecosystem by building closer partnerships with farmers and upstream suppliers. This role combines field execution, operational leadership, and analytical decision-making to drive lower COGS, improve packing house efficiency, and ensure reliable, high-quality supply through a stronger direct sourcing network.

Job Description

As our Astronaut, your missions are:

• Lead Astro’s direct sourcing strategy by acquiring and managing partnerships with farmers, rural traders, and upstream vendors
• Conduct regular visits to horticulture production centers across Jabodetabek and West Java (Garut, Cianjur, Lembang, Pangalengan, Sukabumi) to identify farmers, rural traders, and cooperatives with vendor potential
• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements to achieve lower COGS through more efficient direct sourcing
• Oversee packing house operations to improve fulfillment rate, production efficiency, and cost optimization
• Analyze operational, vendor, and inventory data to drive sourcing and supply chain decisions
• Monitor commodity pricing, harvest cycles, and market trends to support forecasting and sourcing strategy
• Lead and develop the Upstream & Packing House team to ensure strong operational execution
• Drive process improvement initiatives in sourcing, vendor performance, and packing house operations