Transportation Sourcing and Procurement Deputy Assistant Manager

PT SCG Barito Logistics; Pluit; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT SCG Barito Logistics is seeking a Transportation Sourcing and Procurement Deputy Assistant Manager in Indonesia to lead carrier sourcing, cost analysis, rate negotiation, and vendor performance tracking. You will manage inland, sea freight, barge, and other modes to optimize logistics operations and supply chain efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in transportation procurement or logistics, with strong negotiation, vendor management, and TMS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in transportation procurement or logistics management.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS) experience is preferred.
• English communication in professional role.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates, contracts, and SLAs with logistics providers, including trucking, freight forwarders, barge operators, and shipping lines.
• Maintain and evaluate transport vendors for pricing and delivery reliability.
• Oversee RFQ bidding for transportation services.
• Plan cost-effective distribution routes to program and customer sites.
• Track goods in real-time and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with local and international transport laws and safety standards.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions and carrier failures.
• Manage cargo insurance and freight claims.
• Prepare logistics budgets and monitor transportation expenses.
• Use KPIs to measure on-time delivery, capacity, and vendor performance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Field visits

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Transportation Sourcing and Procurement Deputy Assistant Manager

This role focuses on transportation carrier sourcing, cost analysis, rate negotiation, and vendor performance tracking in collaboration with related departments. You will manage inland, sea freight, barge, and other transportation modes to optimize logistics operations and supply chain efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Negotiate competitive rates, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) with logistics providers, including trucking companies, freight forwarders, barge operators, and shipping lines

Maintain and evaluate a portfolio of approved transport vendors to ensure competitive pricing and high delivery reliability

Oversee the bidding process for transportation services, analyzing RFQs to ensure cost-effectiveness

Plan the most cost-effective and efficient distribution routes to program and customer sites

Track the movement of goods in real-time, proactively identifying and resolving supply chain bottlenecks

Ensure all shipping and procurement activities strictly comply with local and international transport laws, safety standards, and government regulations

Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, carrier failures, or global commodity fluctuations

Manage cargo insurance policies and process freight claims for damaged, lost, or delayed goods

Prepare logistics budgets and continuously monitor transportation expenses to optimize overall supply chain costs

Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and evaluate on-time delivery rates, carrier capacity, and vendor performance

Job Specification

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics Management, Business Administration, or a related field

2 to 4 years of proven experience in transportation procurement, strategic sourcing, or logistics management

Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to conduct field visits to solve problems

Proficiency in computer systems (e.g., SAP, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power Point)

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) experience is highly preferred

English communication in professional role