Vendor Manager for Print, Point of Sales promotional (POSM) categories, and Gifts-n-Premiums

Purpose of the role

You will be

responsible for end-to-end Supplier management and Relationships for various Print, Point of Sales promotional (POSM) categories, and Gifts-n-Premiums

to maximize the value delivered to clients while meeting the business objectives of the organization. This includes developing and implementing supplier strategies and providing support to Business Development and Account Management teams, as well as collaborating with suppliers for innovations and trends.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Management and Relationships Identify suppliers for various categories as per business needs Manage supplier onboarding - evaluation, accreditation, and qualification process for delivery capabilities, environmental, quality, operational, audits, and certification Develop and manage relationships with all suppliers Develop and implement strategic partnerships with key suppliers Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions Engage with suppliers to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in our operating model Ensure high ethical standards related to the management of the supply chain projects, identifying key improvement projects to enhance collaboration and performance Manage non-conformance reports (NCR), including performance improvement warnings and penalties to suppliers, and record Act as an escalation point and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues with supplier performance Support business concerning Supplier’s open order management Perform production site inspections Risk management of supply chain - ensure an adequate pool of compliant suppliers, the ability to deliver on client commitments Coordinate and facilitate issue resolution between the supplier and the company's Finance (payments, taxes, compliance, etc.) Manage all forms of supplier communications Maintain local industry and trade connections via forums and associations

Coordinate with the Centre of Excellence – Supplier Relationship Team Supplier onboarding and registration Contract amendments, renewals, and compliances Training to suppliers Establishing term sheets

Category management and Sourcing Develop and execute appropriate category management and sourcing strategies within assigned categories, including promotional print and packaging, displays & signage, temporary & permanent displays, digital POSM, and marketing activation Supplier identifications in local markets for sourcing of Gifts and Premiums Provide category expertise to internal customers and support Business Development activities with sourcing and pricing Effective and efficient negotiation for all rate contracts Ensure meeting of high ethical standards related to the sourcing process Contribute to a positive work environment and promote teamwork

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Exposure: 15+ years of all-around experience in the successful management of the supply chain Includes sourcing and purchasing, supplier onboarding, audits, and quality inspections for promotion print, POSM, and premiums Experiences in building strategies for the procurement of promotional material Experiences of delivering value-based innovation Experiences in the usage of sourcing tools and proficient communication skills Fluent English level is required Preferable bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, or engineering

The Mindset to Navigate the Role: Ensure meeting of high ethical standards related to strategic sourcing & supplier management process.

The softer skills that we believe will help you thrive in this role: Strong negotiation skills with commercial acumen to maximize the value delivery to the company and clients Precise and target-oriented executioner, good communicator, and a team leader

Role Requirements: Hybrid in South Jakarta Some travel, along with out-of-hours and flexible working, will be required.