Talent Hunts

Job Opening: Direct Purchasing Manager - Shoes Manufacturer (Semarang Based)

Talent Hunts Indonesia is a prominent Indonesia Headhunter Executive Search Recruitment Agency based in Jakarta, which is currently working on behalf of our esteemed client a Shoes Manufacturer company based in Semarang, Central Java.

Please do find below the Job Details of the position.

Leadership Roles:

  • Hires and/or manages the Purchasing team as needed.
  • Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
  • Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and improved.
  • Handles discipline and associate with HR in termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Design, plan and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies, including search/source potential suppliers/vendors and existing suppliers/vendor management.
  • Assess current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
  • Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements include quality for materials, cost, products, and acceptable substitutions.
  • Evaluate negotiates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems, including database of approved suppliers
  • Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
  • Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus/deadstock materials.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
  • Track, measure and analyze company expenditures (budgeting)
  • Work with superior to determine and track KPIs
  • Provide reports for upper management
  • Adhere to laws, rules and regulations, custom.


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Professional with strong integrity
  • People with deep sourcing experience (local/global) of shoes business is preferable
  • Professional level of English, verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
  • Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Good time management skills with ability to deal with deadlines.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Understanding of business and management principles especially in shoes industry.
  • Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of discipline.
  • At least 4-7 years of experience in same field.
  • Preferably someone with experience in the shoe industry (database)
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