Procurement Manager

Who we are

Ventós Group is an international company specialized in the distribution and production of Essential Oils & Aroma Chemicals with the Head Quarters located in Barcelona, Spain. The group has 9 subsidiaries around the world.

Currently, we are looking to strengthen our team in Ventós Indonesia by adding a Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement of Patchouli and other essential oils produced locally in Indonesia.
• Identify, assess, and negotiate with farmers, distillers, collectors, and intermediaries to secure competitive and reliable supply sources.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key local suppliers to ensure consistent quality and volume availability.
• Conduct supplier audits and field visits to monitor production practices and ensure compliance with Ventós quality and sustainability standards.
• Evaluate purchase prices, production yields, and market trends to support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Ensure all purchased materials meet Ventós quality specifications through close collaboration with QA and laboratory teams.
• Track market prices, harvest forecasts, production costs, and export trends for Patchouli and other local oils.
• Propose cost optimization strategies and purchasing plans based on market insights.
• Provide regular purchasing reports, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Ensure efficient stock management and timely shipments to Ventós warehouses and global customers.
• Support budgeting and replenishment planning in collaboration with the regional HQ.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Quality departments to align purchasing volumes with commercial needs.
• Act as the main operational link between Indonesian suppliers and Ventós global sourcing organization.
• Support local and global initiatives related to sustainability, product development, and supply chain improvement.

Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in essential oils or agricultural commodities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and traceability in agricultural supply chains.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

Do you think your professional profile fits and this could be a good project for you Send us your application and tell us why!