Procurement Manager

YSQ International; Batam; On-site; IDR 502,200,000 - 837,000,000; Full time

Job summary

YSQ International is seeking a Manager, Procurement in Batam to lead regional purchasing and optimize global procurement operations. You will drive strategies, manage cross-border purchasing, and partner with production, logistics, and finance to support business growth.

The role requires 7+ years in purchasing with at least 3 years in management, a strong strategic mindset, and experience with ERP and incoterms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive purchasing experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role overseeing regional or global procurement activities.
• Meticulous and strong attention to details to ensure correct capture and issuing of orders.
• Good liaison skills and ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a proactive approach to procurement.
• Analytical mindset with ability to leverage data for process optimization.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Leadership capabilities to inspire and develop a team.
• Experience with ERP systems and familiarity with logistics, including incoterms, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional purchasing teams to implement procurement strategies aligning with company objectives, delivering cost efficiency and supply continuity.
• Cultivate and manage high-value supplier relationships globally to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
• Implement strategies for supplier evaluation and development.
• Track and analyze key purchasing metrics to identify trends and drive improvement initiatives.
• Publish performance reports for regional sites to ensure data transparency.
• Collaborate with Planning Team to develop demand planning and inventory optimization strategies.
• Lead procurement process and policy reviews to drive efficiencies and best practices globally.
• Act as a strategic partner across production, logistics, and finance to support seamless operations.
• Lead cross-functional projects that enhance procurement's contribution to company-wide objectives.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Manager, Procurement is a key strategic leader within the procurement division, responsible for overseeing purchasing activities in Batam site. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Planning & Procurement, you will drive initiatives that align procurement strategies with business objectives, ensure an optimized supply chain, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, the ability to manage complex cross-border purchasing functions, and a focus on delivering value to support global growth.

Key responsibilities

Lead regional purchasing teams to implement and refine procurement strategies that align with company objectives, delivering optimal cost efficiencies, quality, and continuity of supply across all locations

Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with suppliers globally to secure the best possible terms, enhance supplier performance, and mitigate risk

Implement strategies for supplier evaluation and development

Oversee the tracking and analysis of key purchasing metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Regularly publish performance reports for all regional sites, ensuring data transparency

Work with Planning Team to develop and execute demand planning and inventory optimization strategies to meet production needs, balancing stock levels with cost control and waste reduction

Spearhead reviews and improvements in procurement processes and policies, driving efficiencies that create competitive advantages and uphold best practices across global operations

Act as a strategic partner across production, logistics, and finance to support seamless operations

Lead cross-functional projects that enhance procurement's contribution to company-wide objectives

Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team

About you

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

7+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role overseeing regional or global procurement activities

Meticulous and strong attention to details to ensure correct capture and issuing of orders

Good level of liaison skills and ability to meet deadlines and targets

High sense of proactivity

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a proactive approach to procurement

Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to leverage data for process optimization

Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

Leadership capabilities to inspire and develop a team

Experience with ERP systems and familiarity with logistics, including incoterms, is a plus