CLIENT: A multinational semiconductor manufacturing company

POSITION: SENIOR MANAGER PROCUREMENT

JOB LOCATION: Batamindo Industrial Park, Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Full-Time/Permanent

COMPENSATION: Monthly basic (offer would commensurate on experience and qualifications) + allowances + bonuses + annual wage supplement (equivalent to a month salary) + other benefits

JOB SUMMARY:

Define and execute site or category-specific procurement strategies aligned with the growth of the Batam operations (e.g. the expansion of backend manufacturing capacity) and global sourcing objectives
Lead negotiation and management of supplier contracts (goods and services) for manufacturing, assembly, capital equipment, Spares Consumable Maintenance, infrastructure, and indirect categories. Ensuring favorable commercial terms, risk mitigation and supply continuity
Develop supplier relationship management programs : selection, qualification, performance monitoring (KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, risk), improvement initiatives and phase-in/phase-out strategies
Collate demand inputs from manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics, and global procurement teams; ensure alignment of sourcing plans with production ramp-up
Drive procurement supporting the site's expansion and manage associated project sourcing risk
Monitor and report key procurement metrics such as savings achieved, lead times, supplier performance, compliance, and risk exposure; provide regular updates to senior leadership
Lead or contribute to procurement transformation initiatives (digital tools, systems, Category Management, global best practices) and ensure adherence to global procurement policies and local/regional regulatory requirements
Provide leadership, mentoring and development to procurement team members; ensure the team is equipped to handle increasing complexity as Batam site scales.
Identify supply-chain risks (geographically, capacity, quality, logistics) and develop mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted operations in the global semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders (site manufacturing, quality, engineering, R&D, global sourcing) and external suppliers, sustainability, and innovation support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in any field; Master's degree is advantageous
Extensive procurement/sourcing experience in either semiconductor, electronics manufacturing or high-tech companies
Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost modelling, and category management
Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities (market intelligence, cost modelling, data-driven decision making), and the ability to drive results in complex manufacturing environments
Proven track record of cost savings, supplier optimization, risk mitigation, and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Experience with procurement systems/tools (SAP, ARIBA or similar) and involvement in procurement transformation or process improvement is preferred
Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required, additional languages is a plus
Ability to operate in a dynamic, global, and cross-cultural manufacturing environment; comfortable with change and ambiguity
Strong leadership, influencing, and team development skills; ability to lead procurement function in a growing site.
Must be willing to work in Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Procurement Manager