Manager Procurement Chemical

APP Group; Serpong; On-site; IDR 700,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

APP Group is seeking a senior procurement professional to develop category strategies for chemicals and lead strategic sourcing events in a global finance environment. You will analyze market trends, collaborate with suppliers, and drive cost-saving initiatives across multiple functions including operations and R&D.

The role requires extensive experience in chemical procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP, Ariba, and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required.
• 8-10 years procurement or sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in chemical category management.
• MBA or CPSM/CIPS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for key chemical inputs (e.g., bleaching agents, process chemicals, sizing agents, fillers, dyes).
• Lead strategic sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive supplier competitiveness.
• Analyze market trends, raw material indices, and supplier performance to guide sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global, regional, and local chemical suppliers.
• Conduct supplier segmentation, performance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Negotiate long-term supply contracts and manage price and supply risks.
• Achieve year-over-year cost savings and cost avoidance targets.
• Apply TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and should-cost modeling to optimize procurement spend.
• Identify and lead value engineering or process optimization initiatives in collaboration with operations and R&D.
• Partner with production, quality, logistics, R&D, and sustainability teams to align procurement decisions with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, REACH, and other chemical-related regulations.
• Drive procurement process standardization, digitization, and use of procurement tools (e.g., SAP MM, Ariba, spend analytics).
• Support the development and implementation of KPIs and dashboards to monitor category performance.
• Contribute to procurement transformation and excellence programs.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost modelling

Supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

MBA or CPSM/CIPS (nice to have)

Tools

SAP MM

Ariba

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

At APP Group, our innovation drives opportunity, making us your gateway to a career that champions inclusivity, growth and sustainable future.

Why Join Us?

• Work with international teams and gain valuable experience in a diverse and dynamic global finance environment.
• Be part of a leading company in the paper production industry, known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• Engage in complex financial analysis and reporting that supports strategic decision-making and drives business success.

What You Will Experience:

• Develop and implement category strategies for key chemical inputs (e.g., bleaching agents, process chemicals, sizing agents, fillers, dyes).
• Lead strategic sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive supplier competitiveness.
• Analyze market trends, raw material indices, and supplier performance to guide sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global, regional, and local chemical suppliers.
• Conduct supplier segmentation, performance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Negotiate long-term supply contracts and manage price and supply risks.
• Achieve year-over-year cost savings and cost avoidance targets.
• Apply TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and should-cost modeling to optimize procurement spend.
• Identify and lead value engineering or process optimization initiatives in collaboration with operations and R&D.
• Partner with production, quality, logistics, R&D, and sustainability teams to align procurement decisions with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), REACH, and other chemical-related regulations.
• Drive procurement process standardization, digitization, and use of procurement tools (e.g., SAP MM, Ariba, spend analytics).
• Support the development and implementation of KPIs and dashboards to monitor category performance.
• Contribute to procurement transformation and excellence programs.

What is Required:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
• 8-10 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in chemical category management.
• Industry experience in pulp, paper, tissue, or process manufacturing preferred.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale sourcing projects and managing strategic supplier partnerships.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical supply markets and regulatory landscape.
• Analytical and financial acumen for cost modelling and sourcing analytics.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, e-sourcing platforms, and procurement analytics tools.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Willing to travel for business purposes.
• Willing to be based in Alam Sutera, Serpong

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