- Location
- Pulau Bintan_PT Pepperl and Fuchs Bintan, Indonesia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe.
We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:
Senior Procurement Specialist (Team Indirect)
Role Purpose:
The Senior Procurement Specialist shall represent the Indirect Purchasing (IPUR) function and lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives to maximize business value, improve supplier performance, and support procurement transformation objectives.
The primary objective of the role is to identify, develop, and manage strategic supplier relationships for indirect materials and services while delivering measurable savings, risk mitigation, and sustainable procurement outcomes.
The incumbent shall provide procurement expertise, lead sourcing projects, and collaborate with regional procurement teams to align category strategies, governance standards, and supplier management practices across Southeast Asia.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Category Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories
- Drive supplier consolidation and spend optimization
2. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Lead complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations
- Evaluate total cost of ownership and supplier risk
3. Supplier Performance Management
- Establish supplier KPIs and conduct performance reviews
- Drive supplier development initiatives
4. Cross-Functional Business Partnership
- Partner with business stakeholders to align procurement strategies
- Support business planning and demand management
5. Procurement Excellence
- Drive process improvements and share procurement best practices
- Coach junior procurement team members
Role Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
Professional procurement certification preferred (CIPS / CPSM / equivalent)
5–8 years of procurement experience
Experience managing cross-functional procurement projects
Category management methodology
Supplier relationship, Strategic sourcing and tender management
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, Contract negotiation and commercial analysis
Procurement analytics, reporting and risk assessment
Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
We kindly request that all applications be submitted exclusively via our online application form.
