Manager Procurement Chemical

APP Group; Serpong; On-site; IDR 1,000,000,000 - 2,100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

APP Group is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead chemical category management in its Serpong area operations. You will develop category strategies, run strategic sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships globally to achieve cost savings and performance targets.

The role requires deep knowledge of chemical markets, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and experience with SAP/Ariba procurement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• MBA or CPSM/CIPS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for key chemical inputs.
• Lead strategic sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, material indices, and supplier performance to guide sourcing.
• Build and maintain 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 total cost of ownership and should-cost modeling.
• Lead value engineering or process optimization initiatives with ops and R&D.
• Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, R&D, and sustainability teams.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, REACH, and other regulations.
• Drive procurement process standardization and digitization (SAP MM, Ariba).
• Support KPI development and dashboards for category performance.
• Contribute to procurement transformation programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement analytics

Stakeholder management

Sourcing leadership

Education

Chemical Engineering

MBA or CPSM/CIPS

Tools

SAP MM

Ariba

Spend analytics

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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