Procurement Lead

Permanent employee, Full-time · Surabaya

Role description

In this role you will be leading the team of procurement specialists and you will be driving the sourcing strategies that enable company to deliver exceptional flavors to customers worldwide. You will actively lead, develop and strengthen the team, work with the global supply network, and negotiate competitive conditions and pricing to secure the best value for the business. Your understanding of production processes will allow you to align procurement decisions with technical requirements and business goals, ensuring that every ingredient meets our high standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams (RnD, Production, Quality, Sales), you will contribute directly to creating unique taste experiences while optimizing cost and supply reliability. This position offers opportunities to deepen your expertise in leadership and global procurement, build strong international partnerships, and grow into broader leadership roles within our global procurement organization.

Your Mission

Lead and develop strong procurement team in Surabaya
Strengthen collaboration with suppliers from our global network
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and long-term agreements to secure competitive advantages
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (RnD, Sales, Quality, etc.) to align sourcing decisions with technical and innovation requirements
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality, sustainability, and delivery standards
Ensure raw materials availability and constant production process
Optimize procurement processes and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

Education in Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Procurement, or equivalent practical experience
At least 5 years of experience in supply chain management or direct procurement (physical goods)
At least 2 years of experience in leading teams
Proven experience in negotiating pricing and commercial conditions with suppliers
Business-level communication skills in English (minimum B2)

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to lead and develop teams
Experience in global sourcing and managing multi-country supplier relationships
Familiarity with flavor, food, or ingredient supply chains and related quality standards
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in cost modeling and market trend analysis
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build strong supplier partnerships

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About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.

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