Lead Academic Book Procurement & Global Logistics (Indonesia)
Location: Indonesia (Remote/Hybrid)
Contract Type: Freelance / Consulting Engagement
Industry: Academic Publishing, Book Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
About the Rol
eWe are seeking an experienced professional to lead the large-scale sourcing, procurement, and international logistics of used academic books from Indonesia and other relevant markets. This role requires a well-connected individual with an extensive network across universities, libraries, wholesalers, distributors, liquidation partners, and academic book suppliers
.The ideal candidate will have proven experience handling high-volume book procurement projects and be capable of sourcing, purchasing, and exporting significant quantities of used academic books (100,000–200,000+ books) while ensuring compliance with all legal, customs, and export requirements
.
Key Responsibiliti
- esIdentify and establish relationships with universities, libraries, academic institutions, book wholesalers, distributors, and bulk book supplier
- s.Source and procure used academic books in large volumes (100,000–200,000+ units
- ).Negotiate pricing, contracts, and procurement agreements with supplier
- s.Manage end-to-end procurement operations, including supplier onboarding and inventory acquisitio
- n.Coordinate domestic and international logistics, warehousing, transportation, and shipment plannin
- g.Ensure compliance with Indonesian export regulations and destination-country import requirement
- s.Handle customs documentation, permits, licenses, and other legal formalities related to international book shipment
- s.Develop scalable procurement strategies to support ongoing global deman
- d.Monitor supplier performance, inventory availability, and delivery timeline
- s.Build and maintain a reliable network of procurement and logistics partner
s.
Required Qualificati
- onsProven experience in academic book procurement, publishing, library acquisitions, book distribution, or related industri
- es.Strong network of contacts within universities, libraries, wholesalers, distributors, and book reselle
- rs.Demonstrated experience managing large-volume procurement projec
- ts.Knowledge of international trade, customs procedures, export documentation, and freight logisti
- cs.Experience shipping goods from Indonesia to international destinatio
- ns.Strong negotiation and vendor management skil
- ls.Ability to independently manage complex procurement and logistics operatio
- ns.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skil
- ls.Fluency in English is requir
ed.
Preferred Experi
- enceExperience sourcing used academic, educational, scientific, medical, legal, or technical bo
- oks.Existing relationships with logistics providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and export speciali
- sts.Experience handling multi-country procurement and distribution proje
- cts.Background in publishing, library services, academic institutions, or book supply cha
ins.
Project
- ScopeInitial target volume: 100,000–200,000+ used academic
- booksProcurement source: Indonesia and relevant regional net
- worksDistribution: International shipment to designated coun
- triesEngagement type: Project-based with potential for long-term collabor
ation
What We're Looki
ng ForWe are looking for a highly connected procurement professional who can leverage their network to source large quantities of used academic books, navigate legal and logistical requirements, and successfully deliver books to international destinations at
scale.
Interested candidates should
- share:Relevant procurement and logistics exp
- erienceExamples of similar projects co
- mpletedExisting supplier and procurement network
- detailsGeographic c
- overageExpected consulting/freelan
ce rate
