Procurement Senior Manager (Expat)

Our client is a leading healthcare manufacturing group operating in a fast-growing and dynamic segment. They are currently seeking a Procurement Section Head to oversee end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and warehouse operations at their manufacturing site in Sumatera, Indonesia.

This role is open exclusively for expatriate professionals, with a preference for candidates with South Asia experience due to internal collaboration requirements and market familiarity.

About the Role

The Procurement Section Head will lead a large procurement and warehouse team (approximately 2530 people) and will report directly to the Head of Commercial. The role requires close coordination with senior leadership, engineering, operations, and supply-chain departments.
This position is based full-time at the production facility with a Monday to Friday and Saturday (half-day) schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all general procurement activities with a focus on optimizing pricing, vendor terms, and cost efficiency.
• Lead capital and expansion procurement initiatives, acting as the liaison between engineering/operations teams and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure ethical and compliant procurement processes.
• Ensure suppliers are properly qualified, vetted, and periodically audited in line with internal standards.
• Manage all aspects of warehouse, stores, and customs operations to maintain efficient material flow.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, supplier management, and supply-chain processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree (preferably MBA) is an advantage.
• Currently serving as a Procurement Section Head or acting as second-in-command in a similar leadership role.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience within a complex manufacturing environment (medical device or high-precision engineering experience is an advantage).
• Proven leadership track record with quantifiable achievements in procurement optimization and team management.
• Strong proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Oracle) and ability to collaborate with IT on system enhancements.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) and strong command of Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Open only for expatriate professionals, preferably with relevant South Asia exposure for smoother internal alignment.