Supplier Management Specialist

Location: Jepara, Central Java
Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

1. Supplier Performance & Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact and foster strategic relationships with assigned suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews (Quarterly Business Reviews) to discuss KPIs, improvements, and innovation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive supplier profiles and databases.

2. Supplier Performance & Compliance:

• Monitor, analyze, and report on supplier performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality Acceptance Rate (QAR), and service levels.
• Ensure supplier compliance with all contractual requirements, company policies, and quality, ethical, and environmental (ESG) standards.

3. Supplier Development & Strategy:

• Collaborate with the Strategic Sourcing team in the evaluation, selection, and qualification of new suppliers.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Conduct risk assessments on suppliers and develop mitigation plans to ensure supply chain resilience.

4. Contract Management & Negotiation:

• Assist in the negotiation of favorable long-term agreements (LTAs) and contracts.
• Manage contract renewals and ensure all contractual documents are properly stored and documented.

5. Internal Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal departments such as Quality Assurance (QA), Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing to resolve supplier-related issues (e.g., delivery delays, quality problems, technical specifications).
• Serve as a bridge for communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management role (Raw Material - Fabric) .
• Hands-on experience in handling and negotiating with suppliers.
• Understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and lean manufacturing principles is a strong advantage.

Technical Knowledge & Hard Skills:

• Strong Analytical Skills: Proficient in analyzing data (cost, quality, performance) using tools like Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) or other analytics software.
• Procurement Knowledge: In-depth understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Contract Management: Experience in managing and understanding procurement contracts.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and assess supply chain risks.
• IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software (such as SAP, Oracle).

Soft Skills:

• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Able to speak Chinese is a strong advantage.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and able to resolve issues strategically and effectively.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in data analysis and contract management.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, self-motivated, and a team player.
• High integrity and strong work ethic.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.