Indirect Procurement Supervisor

Job Description

Role: Individual Contributor, reports to Country Procurement Manager

Job Summary:

In this role, the Indirect Procurement Supervisor will be responsible for owning and managing the full process of purchasing and support Company management to process bidding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect procurement categories, including IT services, office supplies, marketing services, travel, transportation, MRO and professional services ….

• Planning a purchase based on the project implementation schedule of the Company.

• Act as a point of contact between the Company and suppliers/ vendors (for Nontrade/ Indirect Procurement) to optimize cost and delivery time for the project. Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality service, competitive pricing, and adherence to contractual terms

• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

• Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements.

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines with vendors and suppliers.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms to reduce expenses while maintaining quality and service standards.

• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing.

• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the Company.

• Support virtual bid teams with the bidding process.

• Other related scope of works assigned by line manager

Job Requirement

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related filed

Experience : At least 5 -10 years of procurement experience in Multi-National companies

Having management experience, indirect procurement experience in big distributions / 3PLs / logistics / chemical companies is a plus

Broader experience in purchasing various categories is a strong advantage, including but not limited to Warehouse and Transportation services, MRO, CAPEX Projects, Packaging, IT & Telecom, Production Equipments, Office Supply, Marketing & Events, Lab Supply and Equipments, Rent & Lease, Fuel & Energy, Professional Services, Travel, QSHE services,...

Age : 32 years up

Sex : Either male or female

Others : as follows;

Excellent negotiation (technical and commercial competent) skills and ability to make decisions.

Good command of English

Good interpersonal communication skills, team abilities, and social capabilities.

Strong leadership skills and a proven record of execution of cross-functional/ cross-cultural teams/projects.