Sourcing Manager

PT. Alcotraindo Batam; Batam; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Alcotraindo Batam is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to own sourcing strategy across direct, indirect, services and capex categories.

You will lead a sourcing team, drive cost savings, and ensure compliant supplier onboarding through Vendor Management System (VMS) and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage complex negotiations, oversee NPI/NPD material sourcing, and ensure safety/regulatory compliance for SDS/COA and related declarations, while traveling regionally for

Qualifications

• Degree in SCM, business, engineering or related field; professional certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years in procurement / strategic sourcing, with 2–3 years leading a sourcing or category team.
• Proven track record in category management, supplier selection and cost savings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; NPI/NPD material sourcing is a plus.
• Hands-on sourcing of chemicals and Non-Tobacco Materials; SDS/COA knowledge.
• Regional sourcing experience (Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Vietnam) is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP / VMS experience (Navision).
• Demonstrated people leadership, and strong negotiation & influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for direct, indirect, services and capex.
• Lead, coach and develop the sourcing team; set objectives and perform reviews.
• Set and monitor KPIs; report results and corrective actions to Manager.
• Own supplier selection and evaluation; onboard with cross-functional teams.
• Drive supplier development via vendor status ladder with procurement and others.
• Lead high-value negotiations and contracts with key suppliers.
• Lead chemicals and NTM sourcing; ensure compliance with specs and regs.
• Ensure safety/regulatory compliance for SDS, COA and declarations.
• Conduct market intelligence and cost analysis to support decisions and budgeting.
• Build cross-functional relationships with Planning, R&D, Quality, Finance.

Skills

Category management

Supplier development

Negotiation

Leadership

Cost savings

Data analysis

ERP Navision

MS Excel

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Degree in SCM/Business/Engineering

Tools

Navision

Job description

About this position

The Manager owns the sourcing strategy for assigned categories (direct materials including chemicals and Non-Tobacco Materials (NTM), indirect materials, services and capex), leads and develops the sourcing team, and ensures new suppliers are identified, evaluated and onboarded on time to support production, New Product Introduction (NPI) and cost targets for the group of businesses.

Success in this role means: a stable, competitive and compliant supply base; measurable cost savings and risk reduction delivered against annual targets; a sourcing team that performs to clear KPIs; and a vendor lifecycle process (sourcing, evaluation, registration and development) that is consistently applied across entities through the Vendor Management System (VMS). The role bridges the operational sourcing work led by Assistant Managers and the department strategy set by the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for assigned direct, indirect, services and capex categories, aligned to the Manager’s departmental strategy and business plans.
• Lead, coach and develop the sourcing team (Assistant Managers / Executives); set individual objectives, allocate category portfolios and conduct performance reviews.
• Set and monitor team KPIs, including new suppliers identified, RFQs/quotations obtained from new suppliers, vendor registrations, sourcing lead time and cost savings; report results and corrective actions to the Manager.
• Own the supplier selection and evaluation process: review and approve sourcing evaluations of new vendors (minimum 70% score) before onboarding, and ensure sample approval and registration are completed with Quality, R&D and Finance.
• Drive supplier development along the ALCO vendor status ladder (Registered, AVL, FAVL, Preferred) together with Procurement and other departments, including joint evaluations and site visits.
• Lead complex and high-value negotiations and contracts with key suppliers to achieve long-term benefit in quality, cost, delivery, payment terms, rebates and vendor-managed inventory.
• Lead sourcing of chemicals and Non-Tobacco Materials (NTM), such as packaging, paper, filter materials, adhesives, inks and other process chemicals; qualify suppliers on specification, quality consistency and capacity together with R&D and Quality.
• Ensure chemical and NTM suppliers meet safety and regulatory requirements, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), product compliance declarations, dangerous goods handling and shelf-life controls.
• Drive Materials Project Management for New Product Introduction (NPI) / New Product Development (NPD), ensuring materials and components are sourced, qualified and available to meet launch timelines.
• Identify supply risks (single source, geographic, financial, regulatory) and implement mitigation plans such as dual/alternate sourcing, regional supplier development and contingency stock.
• Champion the use of the Vendor Management System (VMS): ensure sourcing requests, quotations, vendor evaluations and vendor records are complete, accurate and up to date, and drive process improvements with IT, Procurement and Finance.
• Conduct market intelligence and cost analysis (should-cost, price trends, total cost of ownership) to support sourcing decisions and budgeting.
• Build effective working relationships with Planning, Procurement, R&D/R&I, Quality, Operations and Finance so that strategic and operational needs are fully understood and incorporated.
• Prepare regular reports for Management and committees on sourcing status, savings, supplier performance and compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with company procurement policies, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and fraud prevention requirements, and applicable regulations; uphold corporate governance and transparency.
• Identify training needs within the team and drive continuous improvement and best practice in sourcing across the group.
• Act as the principal point of contact with external suppliers for formal communications during the sourcing process.
• Any other ad-hoc projects assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline. Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement / strategic sourcing, including a minimum of 2-3 years leading a sourcing or category management team.
• Proven track record in category management, supplier selection and development, and delivering documented cost savings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG, electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical industries preferred); exposure to NPI / NPD material sourcing is a plus.
• Hands-on experience sourcing chemicals and Non-Tobacco Materials (NTM), including packaging and raw materials, with good knowledge of chemical specifications, SDS/COA and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience sourcing across the region (e.g. Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Vietnam) is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of ERP / vendor management systems (e.g. Navision) and strong proficiency in MS Excel for cost and data analysis.
• Proven people leader who can set direction, delegate, coach and hold the team accountable to KPIs.
• Excellent negotiation, contracting and influencing skills, including with senior stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Strong analytical and commercial judgement; able to build business cases and make data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced and demanding environment and meet deadlines and targets.
• Strong project management skills to run multiple sourcing and NPI projects concurrently.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong cross-functional working relationships.
• Innovative thinker who challenges the status quo and drives continuous improvement.
• High integrity and strong understanding of compliance and governance requirements.
• Willing to travel regionally for supplier visits and audits.