CATEGORY MANAGER M&S & T&E
JAKARTA, ID, 12430
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Department: Global Indirect Procurement South Asia
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Reporting to: Cluster Category Manager
Role: Permanent
Category Manager M&S & T&E
As the Category Manager M&S & T&E you will:
Category Management
- Lead procurement activities for the M&S and T&E categories within the Indonesia Cluster.
- Implement category strategies and support the execution of local procurement plans aligned with cluster and global priorities.
- Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to provide market insights and support strategy development.
- Contribute to financial planning and deliver measurable business value and savings.
Supplier Management
- Develop and manage a high-performing supplier network.
- Lead contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial and service conditions.
- Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) and ensure supply continuity and performance.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and process improvements through supplier partnerships.
Procurement Performance & Value Creation
- Deliver procurement targets, KPIs, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Lead or support sourcing and bidding activities to achieve the best balance of quality, cost, and service.
- Monitor category performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes, digital sourcing tools, and reporting requirements.
Business Partnership
- Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement advisor.
- Align procurement strategies with business priorities and support informed decision-making.
- Foster effective collaboration across procurement teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Support local, regional, and global procurement projects and initiatives as a Global Indirect Procurement (GIP) ambassador.
Market Intelligence
- Monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and category developments.
- Conduct spend, risk, and opportunity analyses to support procurement decisions.
- Develop contingency plans and identify alternative suppliers to ensure supply continuity and competitive advantage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management within a multinational organization.
- Experience in Marketing & Sales (M&S), Travel & Events (T&E), or indirect procurement categories is an advantage.
- Business proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Experience managing suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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