Strategic Sourcing Specialist

About us:

Medor is a leading recruitment partner in Indonesia and Asia-Pacific, bringing over a decade of experience. We specialize in finding top talent that aligns with company culture and expectations, utilizing thorough assessments to ensure the best fit. Our expertise covers all hiring levels across industries such as IT, construction, logistics, and finance.

About the customer:

The client is a leading food manufacturing company specializing in starch, sweeteners, and corn-derived ingredients. Headquartered in South Jakarta, the company operates one of Indonesia's first integrated corn wet milling facilities, serving industries including food & beverage, animal feed, textiles, and adhesives.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to manage sourcing activities for a wide range of goods and services, covering both local and international suppliers. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, optimizing procurement costs, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring a reliable supply to support business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies.

• Source goods and services from both local and international suppliers.

• Analyze procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers.

• Conduct market research and evaluate supplier performance.

• Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Identify sourcing risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Monitor market trends and continuously improve procurement processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (S1).

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing.

• Experience sourcing both local and international suppliers.

• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.

• Able to work independently and manage multiple sourcing activities.

• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

• Proactive, strategic, and results-oriented.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices and category management.

• Strong commitment to Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental standards.

For this position, the client’s budget is between 20.000.000 - 25.000.000 gross /month