Indirect Procurement Manager, South East AsiaANZ Cluster

The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all indirect spend categories across the country/business unit. This includes services logistics (non-trade) MRO IT facilities professional services CAPEX support and general operating expenses. The role ensures cost efficiency compliance with global procurement standards supplier performance management and risk mitigation while enabling business growth and operational excellence.

• Develop and execute country-level indirect procurement strategies aligned with regional and global procurement frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies sourcing guidelines and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Drive spend visibility and category transparency across all business sites.

• Lead sourcing strategies across key indirect procurement categories including:
  • Facilities & Utilities
  • MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations)
  • Transport (Non-product Freight)
  • IT & Telecommunications
  • Professional Services
  • Fleet & Equipment
• Develop category strategies cost models and supplier consolidation plans.
• Benchmark pricing and identify cost optimization opportunities.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI RFQ RFP and tender evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial terms pricing and service level agreements.
• Manage the contract lifecycle and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

• Develop and manage preferred supplier relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Establish supplier performance metrics KPIs and service level agreements.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier financial stability and operational risks.

• Partner closely with Operations EHS IT Finance HR Engineering and other business functions.
• Act as the procurement business partner for site and hub managers.
• Support CAPEX projects through supplier selection and commercial evaluation.

• Deliver annual procurement savings aligned with business targets.
• Identify demand management opportunities and optimize indirect spend.
• Track measure and report procurement savings and realized benefits.

• Utilize ERP and procurement systems to improve spend visibility analytics and purchase order compliance.
• Drive Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process improvements and reduce maverick spending.
• Support digital procurement and process automation initiatives where applicable.

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering or a related discipline.
• 512 years of procurement experience preferably within industrial chemical logistics manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Strong experience managing indirect procurement categories and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience with procurement systems preferably SAP.
• Experience working in a multi-site or matrix organization is advantageous.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong governance compliance and risk management mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• Structured organized and results-oriented approach to procurement.

At Brenntag youll be part of the global market leader in chemical distribution working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and inclusive environment. We offer opportunities for career development continuous learning and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our business while driving procurement excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brenntag is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age disability gender identity sexual orientation ethnicity race religion or belief parental and family status or any other protected characteristic.