OVERSEAS Procurement Manager

TACO Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,621,329,000 - 2,341,920,000; Full time

Job summary

TACO Group is seeking an Overseas Procurement Manager based in China to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and optimize cost structures, acting as a bridge between Chinese suppliers and the Indonesia HQ. You will focus on sourcing cost-effective suppliers and delivering measurable financial impact.

The role requires Indonesian citizenship, strong negotiation and financial analysis skills, and willingness to travel within major Chinese industrial hubs. Mandarin fluency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of international procurement/strategic sourcing experience.
• Indonesian citizen residing in mainland China; Mandarin fluency required.
• Willingness to travel frequently within China.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing and vendor expansion for production machineries, materials, and related operations.
• Quantify cost savings and financial impact for executive reporting in IDR.
• Conduct factory visits, supplier audits, and monitor quality and compliance.

Skills

International procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier audits

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Overseas Procurement Manager based in China to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, build direct vendor relationships, and optimize cost structures. This role acts as a strategic liaison between mainland Chinese suppliers and our Indonesia headquarters, focusing on sourcing cost-effective alternative suppliers and delivering quantifiable financial impact to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Expansion: Manage the procurement process for production machineries, equipments, raw materials, products and other operational needs mainly related to building materials industry.
• Financial Impact & Cost Analysis: Analyze pricing models, perform cost-benefit evaluations, and directly quantify cost savings into measurable Rupiah (IDR) financial impact for executive reporting.
• On-Site Supplier & Quality Management: Conduct frequent factory visits, face-to-face meetings, and supplier audits across key manufacturing hubs in China to assess production capacity, quality control, and compliance.
• Market & Intelligence Gathering: Monitor raw material pricing, supplier landscapes, and market dynamics within China to provide strategic, real-time insights to executive leadership.
• Cross-Border Coordination: Serve as the primary local representative in China to bridge communication, align project timelines, and resolve operational roadblocks between suppliers and the Indonesian headquarters.

Requirements:

• Nationality & Location: Indonesian citizen currently residing and working in mainland China.
• Experience: minimum 5 years of solid experience in international procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management; experience in manufacturing, building materials, chemicals, machinery/equipment, or related industries is preferred.
• Language Skills: Native-level Indonesian and professional fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) are mandatory. Working knowledge of English is required.
• Core Competencies: Strong commercial negotiation skills, financial acumen (cost analysis/ROI tracking), and hands-on experience in supplier factory auditing.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently within major industrial cities across China.