About the Role
As a Senior Procurement Strategist, you are responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives across all marketing-related spend categories to optimize cost, quality, supplier performance, innovation, and business value.
What will you be doing
- Develop and implement category strategies for marketing-related spend, including advertising, media buying, creative agencies, digital marketing, events, production, market research, public relations, sponsorships, and promotional materials.
- Conduct market intelligence and industry benchmarking to identify cost optimization opportunities, supplier innovations, and emerging trends.
- Build annual procurement roadmaps aligned with business priorities and budget objectives.
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and value creation.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Establish and maintain a preferred supplier ecosystem for marketing categories.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, financial stability, and risk profiles.
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, service levels, and contractual conditions.
- Analyze category spend patterns and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to marketing expenditures.
- Identify and mitigate supplier, commercial, operational, and compliance risks.
What do we look for
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of procurement experience, with at least 4 years managing Marketing procurement categories.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Experience working closely with Marketing, Digital, Branding, Media, or Commercial functions.
- Experience in Retail, FMCG, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Telecommunications, or related industries is preferred.
- Willing to be located in Head Office (Puri Kembangan, Jakarta Barat).
About Kawan Lama Group
Established in 1955, Kawan Lama Group is a multi-sector group of companies who are constantly innovating for improving the quality of lives. Manages 28 brand portfolios operating in six different sectors: Commercial & Industrial, Consumer Retail, Food & Beverages, Property & Hospitality, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Commercial Technology. Aiming to be more than family business - but beyond that, we are business for families, we carry the mission to bring values for betterment of lives through business development and continuous growth.
