Procurement Assistant Manager (Mandarin Speaking)

PT ABC President Indonesia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 498.421.000 - 747.633.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Indonesia seeks a Procurement Assistant Manager who is fluent in Mandarin. Responsibilities include selecting suppliers, maintaining service levels, and managing procurement costs. A Bachelor's degree is required, and 5+ years of FMCG procurement experience is preferred. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in FMCG.
• Proven experience in a managerial role in Procurement/Purchasing.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select reliable suppliers through market research.
• Maintain Service Level as a KPI to meet operational needs.
• Control budget spend and create long-term savings on procurement costs.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written)

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or Postgraduate Degree

Job description

Procurement Assistant Manager (Mandarin Speaking)

Identify and select reliable suppliers for raw materials, packaging, transporter, commercial things, and indirect goods through thorough market research, supplier evaluations, and alignment with company standards.

Make planning for developing and implementing procurement strategies.

Maintain Service Level as a KPI to ensure procurement meets operational needs.

Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production.

Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Collaborate with related functions to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.

Control budget spend and create long-term savings on procurement costs.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or Postgraduate Degree preferred in any field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the FMCG industry.

Fluent in Mandarin (both spoken and written) is required to effectively communicate with suppliers and partners in China or other Mandarin-speaking regions.

Proven experience in a managerial or assistant managerial role in Procurement/Purchasing or a related function.

Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective procurement strategies.

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; able to make data-driven decisions.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

High level of integrity, cost-consciousness, and results-oriented mindset.

About the company: PT ABC President Indonesia (ABCPI) is a leading food and beverage manufacturer in Indonesia, established in September 1991. The company has a mission to satisfy customers' needs by creating products that inspire goodness and nourish the mind, body, and soul.