Procurement

Company Profile: About Asia Partners IFBD Limited

Asia Partners IFBD Limited is a premier sports intellectual property (IP) branding and management firm based in Hong Kong. We specialize in acquiring, scaling, and managing global and regional sports assets, driving commercial monetization through high-value corporate sponsorships, elite brand collaborations, official merchandise licensing, and premium content networks.

As part of our aggressive global expansion strategy, we are establishing our operations in Indonesia. This localized market footprint aims to architect next-generation digital media assets, launch premium tournaments, and secure strategic partnerships with top-tier athletic institutions—including the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), FIFA Indonesia, and groundbreaking local movements like Fullball Indonesia. We are building an agile, high-performance team in Jakarta to revolutionize the commercial sports entertainment landscape in Southeast Asia.

Job Description: Procurement Officer (Garment & Apparel Sourcing)

• Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

• Reporting To: Hong Kong headquarters

• Position Overview: Convert creative designs into physical sports merchandise. You will own our local Indonesian manufacturing supply chain—sourcing high-quality garment factories, running competitive vendor bidding, auditing local factory floors, and ensuring our sports gear is produced flawlessly and distributed efficiently across Southeast Asia.

Core Responsibilities

• Local Vendor & Factory Sourcing: Identify, vet, and build a robust network of Indonesian garment manufacturers, fabric mills, and printing/embroidery suppliers, particularly leveraging up-and-coming manufacturing hubs (e.g., Bandung, Solo, Semarang).

• End-to-End Freight Logistics: Coordinate with local shipping agents, domestic freight forwarders, and customs offices to handle raw material transit and final-mile distribution to regional fulfilment hubs.

• On-Site Quality Assurance: Conduct regular, multi-stage factory audits and post-production quality control protocols to ensure sportswear meets strict global licensing and athletic apparel benchmarks.

• Cost & Capacity Management: Run competitive bidding matches between factories, negotiate strict cost-per-piece metrics, and secure production priority during peak tournament seasons.

• Inventory Data Control: Maintain real-time tracking of local manufacturing schedules, factory capacities, shipping timelines, and regional warehouse stock levels.

Tech Stack & Systems Mastery

• Supply Chain & Inventory ERP: Advanced regional inventory database tracking and production management tools.

• Data Models: Microsoft Excel for cost-modelling, fabric/raw material price charts, and vendor scorecard calculations.

• Sourcing & Tracking Tools: Mastery of domestic supply networks, local B2B procurement platforms, and freight tracking apps.

Performance Drivers & What Success Looks Like

• Quarterly Win: Onboarding at least 3 tier-1 local garment factories capable of scaling production for peak tournament windows, while reducing sample-to-production lead times by 15%.

Requirements & DNA

• Experience: 2–4 years of fast-paced experience in industrial garment sourcing, apparel procurement, or technical sportswear manufacturing within Indonesia.

• Network: An existing, active Rolodex of local Indonesian apparel suppliers, fabric mills, and production factories.

• Geographic Knowledge: Deep understanding of Indonesia’s bustling manufacturing corridors (West Java, Central Java) and their regional cost/logistics advantages.

• Skills: Exceptional vendor negotiation, fabric/trim knowledge, and complete mastery of local Indonesian shipping infrastructure.

• DNA: Highly entrepreneurial, analytical organizer who thrives on the factory floor and has zero tolerance for manufacturing flaws or shipping delays.