Assistant Procurement Category Manager

Your Tasks Your Tasks Join Beiersdorf Indonesia as an Assistant Procurement Category Manager where you will be entrusted with a broad spectrum of strategic and operational responsibilities focused on indirect procurement categories such as CAPEX, Facility Management, Consumables, and Spare Parts. Your key activities will include performing in-depth market research and analysis to support global and regional category strategies, fostering the implementation of these strategies at local and regional levels. You will act as a core business partner in procurement processes, holding full authority in supplier sourcing, negotiating favorable terms including pricing, quality, and logistics, and overseeing contract formulation and management in collaboration with the legal team. You will be responsible for managing procurement performance metrics, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of KPIs like savings and spend analysis to enable strategic decision-making. Driving procurement process compliance with legal and corporate standards and leading initiatives for process standardization, automation, and technological integration are essential components of your role. In supplier management, you will ensure robust supplier evaluation to minimize supply disruptions, maintain strong supplier relationships, and promote collaborative innovation. Addressing supplier complaints and contributing to organizational development within the procurement function will also be under your remit. Your contributions will extend to people development and leading projects focused on strategy deployment and operational excellence, reinforcing Beiersdorf’s commitment to a modern and effective procurement organization. Your Profile Your Profile We invite applications from proactive and strategically minded professionals with substantial experience in indirect procurement, bringing 7 to 10 years of expertise in categories such as CAPEX, Facility Management, and related consumables within international corporate settings. Advanced strategic and analytical capabilities, able to synthesize market intelligence into meaningful procurement strategies that support global and regional objectives. Strong negotiation prowess with an emphasis on contract management, supplier collaboration, and driving supplier innovation to enhance value delivery. Deep understanding of procurement governance, compliance frameworks, and leveraging procurement technologies to achieve process excellence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suitable for working within a complex matrix organization, influencing both internal and external stakeholders effectively. Demonstrated success in managing procurement KPIs, continuously improving procurement performance through data-driven insights and initiatives. Experience in leading projects and fostering organizational growth evidenced by capability to lead and develop teams and processes. Educational qualifications in supply chain, business, or related disciplines supplemented with professional certification in procurement or supply management are highly regarded. A self-driven, detail-oriented approach with the ability to balance independent decision-making and collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to Beiersdorf Indonesia’s strategic procurement operations and to advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organization. At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society. Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all. Additional Information If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter […] every […] between […] and […] am via the telephone number […].