OVERSEAS Procurement Manager

We are seeking a results-driven Overseas Procurement Manager based in China to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, build direct vendor relationships, and optimize cost structures. This role acts as a strategic liaison between mainland Chinese suppliers and our Indonesia headquarters, focusing on sourcing cost-effective alternative suppliers and delivering quantifiable financial impact to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Expansion: Manage the procurement process for production machineries, equipments, raw materials, products and other operational needs mainly related to building materials industry.
• Financial Impact & Cost Analysis: Analyze pricing models, perform cost-benefit evaluations, and directly quantify cost savings into measurable Rupiah (IDR) financial impact for executive reporting.
• On-Site Supplier & Quality Management: Conduct frequent factory visits, face-to-face meetings, and supplier audits across key manufacturing hubs in China to assess production capacity, quality control, and compliance.
• Market & Intelligence Gathering: Monitor raw material pricing, supplier landscapes, and market dynamics within China to provide strategic, real-time insights to executive leadership.
• Cross-Border Coordination: Serve as the primary local representative in China to bridge communication, align project timelines, and resolve operational roadblocks between suppliers and the Indonesian headquarters.

Requirements:

• Nationality & Location: Indonesian citizen currently residing and working in mainland China.
• Experience: minimum 5 years of solid experience in international procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management; experience in manufacturing, building materials, chemicals, machinery/equipment, or related industries is preferred.
• Language Skills: Native-level Indonesian and professional fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) are mandatory. Working knowledge of English is required.
• Core Competencies: Strong commercial negotiation skills, financial acumen (cost analysis/ROI tracking), and hands-on experience in supplier factory auditing.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently within major industrial cities across China.