VP-Head of E2E Sourcing

Role Purpose

• The Vice President – Head of End-to-End Strategic Sourcing will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of strategic sourcing within the organization.
• This role will act as the single point of contact (PIC) with the B2B team to manage sourcing requirements, collect detailed requirements, report final sourcing outputs, and acquire necessary internal approvals.
• This role will be responsible for the E2E management of B2B Strategic Sourcing Marketing and Services tasks and activities.
• The VP will manage cross-division tasks and activities, including new technologies not directly assigned to existing divisions, and ensure optimal and efficient processes through comprehensive reporting and analytics along with transformation proposals and recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity of the strategic sourcing team.
• This Role will also be responsible for the Strategic Sourcing Shareholders reporting and projects status updates presentations as well as the Annual Sourcing Plan preparation and proper execution.
• This Role will be responsible for preparing, sharing and follow-up clear solid guidelines for main sourcing activities and tasks to be followed by all Strategic Sourcing Category Managers

Job Description

Strategic Planning

• Translate the Company and Group Vision, Mission and Strategy into divisional work plans
• Provide and clarify divisional objectives for the team member(s)
• Establish divisional KPI based on organizational scorecard and cascaded down the teams
• Manage division budget based on work plan and control the utilization/realization of it in order to ensure division operates on budget and help contribute to organizational goals
• Leverage AI and advanced automations to perform comprehensive reporting and analytics to implement best practices and innovative solutions to drive productivity and efficiency of the strategic sourcing team.
• Strategic Sourcing Shareholders reporting and projects status updates presentations
• Manage the Annual Sourcing Plan preparation and proper execution.
• Prepare, share and follow-up clear solid guidelines for main sourcing activities and tasks to be followed by all Strategic Sourcing Category Managers

End to End Sourcing Process

• To act as the single point of contact (PIC) with the B2B team to manage sourcing requirements, collect detailed requirements, report final sourcing outputs, and acquire necessary internal approvals.
• To manage cross-division tasks and activities, including new technologies not directly assigned to existing divisions, and ensure optimal and efficient processes
• To lead and manage end-to-end B2B Marketing Services sourcing process;
• To Continuously analyze and improve strategic sourcing processes.
• To define and implement the sourcing strategy;
• To serve as the escalation point of contact for shareholders and Group Sourcing's vendors on sourcing matters;
• To maintain and review Group Sourcing's supplier(s) performance and relationship;
• To align the usage of the contract with PO released

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

• To develop short-term and long-term sourcing strategy in order to achieve organization's target
• Oversee and execute the B2B Marketing and Services sourcing activities (including any requests for RFPs and direct negotiations) in accordance to SOPP, carrying out negotiation strategy and lead negotiations on pricing and contract terms and conditions IN ORDER TO achieve organization's targeted cost savings as well as quality and performance

Contract Negotiation

• To monitor and manage B2B Sourcing's contracting process;
• To handle and provide resolution for claims and disputes related to B2B Sourcing contracts;
• To work across the organization to build support for negotiations during the negotiating process.

Vendor Management

• To review and score the vendor's performance based on the feedback of the stakeholders.
• To support stakeholders in communicate to vendors when necessary in relation to any dispute
• Communicate vendor feedback to external and internal stakeholders.
• Reporting the vendor's performance review result to stakeholders and management in order to bridge communication and relationship in supporting group to meet its goal

Team management

• Develop and mentor team member(s) to achieve divisional objectives
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of staff, make recommendations to supervisors and implement actions, such as promotions and dismissals
• Provide feedback to SVP Strategic Sourcing to work with HR team to create the succession plan for the function/ organization and attract, motivate and retain top talent to ensure alignment with the plan in order to ensure talents are attracted, retained and developed to meet organizational needs.

Qualification:

Education:

• Minimum:
  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred) or Business, Supply Chain, Finance (or any relevant field) from a recognized university
• Plus (Advanced):
  Master of Business Development (MBA) or Any Advanced Procurement Program Certificate

Related Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant working experience
  in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management with demonstrated negotiation skills, commercial acumen and supplier relationship management.
• Proven track record of managing complex sourcing projects and driving cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge and experience in contracting, post contract and vendor management and/or contract management.
• Experience in developing and managing a team of sourcing managers with proper stakeholders' management and management level reporting and presentations skills.

Skills:

• Passionate about understanding stakeholders' requirements and ensuring their expectations on vendors and deliveries are captured and included in RFx and subsequently in Contract to protect Indosat's interest.
• Advance knowledge in commercial analysis such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Net Present Value (NPV)
• Able to maintain impartial and provide objective assessment and recommendation for any commercial and contractual issues or disputes.
• Able to use AI and advanced automations to improve business processes and increase productivity and efficiency of the team
• Able to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to motivate a team to continually challenge and improve sourcing principles and process.
• Possess a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.