Sourcing Manager, Indonesia

Overview

Indonesia is one of Barry Callebaut’s biggest compound hubs in the Asia Pacific. This role is responsible for overseeing all non-cocoa sourcing activities in the country. The position will drive new key initiatives in Indonesia, particularly in cost savings opportunities with suppliers / RnD for the key material categories such as Sugar, Oils, Dairy, and Specialty Ingredients. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate closely with the regional sourcing team to ensure the procurement of high-quality materials and importation and close interactions with the local sales team on open-book businesses and building local market intel.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Accountable for the implementation of local projects across the supply base and functions to achieve maximum year-on-year return while maintaining BC core ethics and values
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
• To build collaborative business relationships with local and regional stakeholders.
• Key business partner in driving the sustainability agenda across the country.
• Negotiate the best pricing model with suppliers for the assigned portfolio in Indonesia.
• Drive localizations of raw materials used by the industry.
• Work closely with local R&D to drive cost opportunities for the business.
• Analyze sourcing metrics and key performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

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