**Date**:Nov 22, 2023**Location**: Jakarta, ID**Company**:AkzoNobelWe supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities - and the environment - are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering paints company that's committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.© 2023 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.**Responsibilities**:**Long Description**:**Short Description**:**Job Purpose**:- To contribute to the strategy and planning of activities within country- To plan and give direction to procurement activities within the country- To provide solid market information for decision taking- To provide input and challenge specs based on product/service market knowledge which could lead to a more advantage procurement strategy- To support country management on defining procurement strategy and spend area strategy where applicable- To contribute to maximizing procurement goals for savings, efficiency and risk- To provide accurate management information- Purchase to Pay (Optional): To ensure a timely and efficient 'purchase to pay'-process- People Management and development (optional): To ensure that personnel is engaged, deployable (quantitative and qualitative) and capable of realizing the (department/team) objectives**Key Accountabilities**:- _Is responsible for the local delivery of sourcing strategy_- _Contributes to regional or global sourcing strategies with local requirements_- _Is responsible for commercial negotiations only if delegated by a Sourcing Director_- _Is key-interface with local stakeholder; Supply Chain, RD&I, local Business team_- _Acts as the first escalation interface to handle local supplier issues_**Key Activities**:- _Leads the local change management which regards to QDCIS projects, supports and drives Value Engineering savings projects locally. Drives Material cost reduction initiatives locally_- _Manages local, plant specific suppliers_- _Contributes and leads local continuous improvement/ALPS projects, as well as HSE&S initiative/projects_**Experience**:Professional- Bachelor required (Master preferred)- Successful, multi-year track record in Procurement and Supplier ManagementTechnical- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills (multiple complex analyses simultaneously)- Good planning/project management skills- Local language and good command of English- Strong negotiating skillsBehavioral- Superior communication; interpersonal skills- Passion for reducing costs- Distinctive leadership- Comfortable with conflict- Able to work in matrix environment (sourcing and procurement)- Able to get buy-in and commitment from both internal and external stakeholders- People management experience preferred**Education**:Bachelor Degree from any disciplines**Competencies**:- Accepting Direction- Accepting Responsibility- Acquiring InformationAt AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.Requisition ID: 35896
