AVP-E2E Sourcing

ROLE PURPOSE

• The AVP – E2E Strategic Sourcing acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the B2B Directorate in managing all sourcing-related requirements.
• This role is responsible for reviewing, validating, and coordinating all incoming sourcing requests from B2B prior to dispatching them to the respective Strategic Sourcing divisions. The AVP ensures completeness, commercial clarity, governance alignment, and timeline feasibility before execution.
• The AVP monitors end-to-end progress of sourcing activities to ensure alignment between Purchase Order (PO) issuance targets and customer Ready For Service (RFS) commitments, minimizing delivery risk and revenue leakage.
• In addition, this role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a structured reporting mechanism covering sourcing intake quality, request value tracking, SLA performance per buyer and division, and identification of recurring bottlenecks.
• The AVP shall analyze sourcing performance data to identify process pain points and propose continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing administrative rework, and improving on-time PO issuance aligned with B2B revenue targets.

Scope of Works

Strategic Planning

•Support the VP in translating sourcing strategy into operational execution plans.Consolidate B2B sourcing pipeline and demand forecast.

•Monitor alignment between sourcing execution plan and B2B revenue targets.

•Identify bottlenecks and propose corrective actions to the VP.

End to End Sourcing Process

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for B2B sourcing requests.

• Review and validate sourcing trigger documents (BC, RKS, BOQ, FAB, VF, DO, etc.).

• Ensure governance compliance and documentation completeness before dispatching to category managers.

• Coordinate cross-division sourcing activities when scope overlaps.

• Monitor sourcing progress to ensure PO issuance aligns with customer RFS timelines.

• Escalate risks, delays, or governance concerns to superior when required.

Sourcing Strategy and Execution

• Ensure sourcing activities follow approved governance, Policy, Guidelines, and DOA.

• Track RFx progress, negotiation milestones, and award process handled by Category Managers/Buyers.

• Ensure contracts and awards align with approved Business Case and customer commitments.

• Prevent sourcing execution without proper documentation and approval flow.

Governance & Risk Control

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal governance framework.

• Identify commercial, contractual, and delivery risks prior to PO issuance.

• Align sourcing timelines with customer RFS and highlight misalignment early.

• Reduce back-and-forth administration through proactive documentation screening. 

Vendor Management

• To review and score the vendor’s performance based on the feedback of the stakeholders. 

• To support stakeholders in communicating 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  

Stakeholder  Management

• Serve as liaison between B2B and Strategic Sourcing divisions.

• Align expectations between Sales, Pre-Sales, and Sourcing teams.

• Provide sourcing progress updates to VP and relevant stakeholders.

• Support alignment on partnership vs sourcing scheme when required. 

Performance Monitoring & Process Improvement

• Monitor total sourcing requests received, including:

• Number of requests complete upon submission
• Number of requests requiring document completion or clarification

• Track total commercial value of sourcing requests (approved vs pending vs returned).

• Monitor SLA performance per:

• Buyer
• Sourcing Division
• Request Type
• Develop dashboard/report covering:
• Intake quality ratio
• PO on-time issuance vs RFS target
• Rework frequency due to incomplete documentation

• Identify recurring operational pain points and propose new initiatives to improve:

• Documentation quality
• Governance efficiency
• Cycle time reduction
• Buyer workload distribution

Minimum Requirement

Qualification:

•              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 5-7 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.

•              Strong experience in cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.

•              Exposure to B2B commercial models is preferred.

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. 

•              Able to maintain impartial and provide objective assessment and recommendation for any commercial and contractual issues or disputes. 

•              Able to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

•              Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

•              Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

•              Possess a high level of personal and professional integrity.

•              Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•              Proficiency in procurement software and tools.