Sourcing Specialist

LanceSoft, Inc.; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 267,840,000 - 602,640,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a sourcing buyer to independently manage end-to-end sourcing projects and support junior buyers. The role focuses on creating opportunities for negotiations and driving savings for our client.

You will handle RFP/RFX/RFQ processes, ERP-based sourcing, and eAuction, with a strong emphasis on S2P and P2P workflows and supplier evaluation.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years' experience in Procurement/Sourcing, preferably within FMCG organizations, with exposure to services, media, marketing spend, and/or Capex.
• Hands on experience with procurement tools (Zycus/Coupa/Ariba) and ERP sourcing.
• Experience with AI-based intake/orchestration tools is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Lean certification (Green/Black belt) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from a reputed university.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services and negotiate contracts of low to moderate value/risk.
• Manage RFP/RFX/RFQ processes via ERP-based sourcing; eAuction understanding is mandatory.
• Support S2P and P2P processes and drive savings for the client.
• Coordinate with operational teams and category managers to meet procurement requirements.
• Record savings in the Client Savings Database and track pipeline opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders to maintain client relationships and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement

RFP/RFX/RFQ

eAuction

S2P/P2P

Negotiation

ERP tools

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Cost savings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zycus

Coupa

Ariba

AI intake tool (ORO/Avammo)

Job description

As a sourcing buyer you will independently manage the end-to-end sourcing projects. In addition, you also need to support sourcing projects of junior buyers. Your focus should be on creating opportunities for negotiations and driving savings for our client.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services, obtains quotation, develops proposals and/or negotiates contracts of low to moderate value/risk consistent with client requirements.
• Good understanding and experience on RFP / RFX / RFQ is required to be managed via formal ERP / procurement tool based sourcing. Understanding of eAuction is mandatory.
• Understanding on upstream and downstream sourcing process, namely S2P and P2P process.
• Manage Proactive engagements activity for operational planned spend opportunities within defined operational spend levels
• Manage transactional buying desk activities and support wider category management including raising purchase orders
• Quotation analysis and recommendations, consideration suitability/reliability of suppliers to meet operational requirements and as per Client Procurement Policy/Sourcing guidelines
• Negotiate with Suppliers on both Commercial and Non Commercial Clauses as per guidance
• Obtain approval from Client Category Manager on finalized projects
• Support Drafting of Contract as Client and Senior Buyer instructions
• Record Savings in the Client Savings Data Base
• Engagement with operational teams to review pipeline and track savings opportunities
• Work closely with category managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements, strategic benefits and compliance to existing procurement contracts
• Should be able to effectively manage internal / external customers & stake holders
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Act as a single point of contact to the client and maintain good relations.

Minimum Qualifications we seek in you!

• 5 to 8 years' experience in Procurement/Sourcing, preferably within a leading FMCG organization (local or multinational), with exposure to Professional Services, Media, Topline/Marketing Spend, and/or Capex categories.
• Hands on experience on Zycus (preference) / Coupa, Ariba or similar systems for procurement / CRM tools
• Experience on any AI based in take / orchestration tool (eg ORO, Avammo etc) will be beneficial.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Green belt / Black belt / certified lean professional will be preferred.
• Any sourcing / project management certification / course will be a preference.
• US / UK sourcing experience will be preferred.
• Education – Bachelor's degree from a reputed university.