Procurement Lead - Automotive & Localization

Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI); Kelurahan Cipatujah; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck Indonesia is seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager to lead localization and sourcing initiatives. Based in Indonesia, you will manage material costs, supplier relations, and governance, delivering strategic procurement outcomes for our DCVMI operation.

Join a global team under Daimler Truck, driving best sourcing against regulatory and industry standards while coordinating across functions to ensure supply continuity and value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5–7 years experience in procurement/purchasing, preferably automotive.
• Negotiation skills and product knowledge in automotive purchasing processes & systems.
• Knowledge of local content regulations and import taxes & duties.
• Fluent in English; multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, SMK3 and Eco Industry.

Responsibilities

• Project Management for Localization.
• Material Cost Management & Commodity Planning.
• Tooling Management.
• Best Sourcing Country (BSC) initiatives.
• Management Reporting.
• Governance and Compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Automotive purchasing knowledge

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Start your career at Daimler Truck Indonesia and make a difference.

At Daimler Truck Indonesia (PT Daimler Commercial Vehicles Indonesia and PT Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia), we are proud to be part of Daimler Truck, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Through our operations in Indonesia, we support the distribution, and manufacturing of Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses, delivering reliable transportation solutions that drive industries and connect communities across the country.

Procurement Assistant Manager - Procurement and Supplier Management Department

Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia

QUALIFICATION

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Equivalent
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant work experience in procurement /purchasing related functions (preferably in automotive industry).
• Preferred added advantages: Negotiation skills, product knowledge on automotive vehicles and knowledge in automotive purchasing processes & systems.
• Knowledge in local content regulations, applicable domestic and import taxes & duties.
• English language written and spoken fluently, Multi-linguistic abilities would be an added advantage.
• Should be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Possesses negotiation skills, product knowledge on automotive vehicles and knowledge in automotive purchasing processes & systems
• Knowledge in local content regulations, applicable domestic and import taxes & duties
• Proficient in various IT tools and application, especially MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, SMK3 and Eco Industry

OBJECTIVE

Responsible for managing localization and new sourcing projects, material cost management, raw material commodity planning, supplier evaluation, management reporting, governance activities, and Best Source Country (BSC) sourcing for DCVMI

MAIN TASK (not limited to):

• Project Management for Localization
• Material Cost Management & Commodity Planning
• Tooling Management
• Best Sourcing Country
• Management Reporting
• Governance and Compliance

As part of one global team, leadership plays a central role in how we work and succeed together. By listening to diverse perspectives, empowering people to take initiative, and collaborating to solve challenges, we create a safe environment where ideas turn into meaningful impact.

Leadership at Daimler Truck is expressed through:

Leading Yourself - building self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience.

Leading Others - empowering people, inspiring teams, and creating psychological safety.

Leading Business - embracing diverse perspectives, executing strategy, and shaping the future.

Our way of working is grounded in our principles: Simpler. Faster. Stronger. The foundation of our strategic framework.

Simpler means focusing on what truly matters.

Faster means accelerating decision-making and execution.

Stronger means building resilience and accountability.

Together, these principles shape how we work every day, helping us move forward with clarity, collaboration, and a strong focus on execution.

If you are looking for a place where your ideas create impact, and your contribution helps move the world forward, this is where your journey begins.

Join us and grow with Daimler Truck Indonesia.