Soka Pradipta
About Soka Pradipta
Soka Pradipta is a Procurement Associate Manager at SC Johnson in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in procurement roles.
Current Title at SC Johnson
Soka Pradipta is currently serving as a Procurement Associate Manager at SC Johnson, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this role, Soka is responsible for overseeing procurement activities, ensuring alignment with the company's global procurement goals, and leveraging advanced data analysis to enhance sourcing strategies.
Professional Experience at Ecolab
Soka Pradipta has an extensive professional background with Ecolab. From 2017 to 2021, he held various roles, including Direct Procurement Representative, Senior Direct Procurement Representative, and South East Asia Representative for the Procurement Global Sourcing Intelligence Council. During his tenure, Soka was based in Jakarta, Indonesia, and worked on critical procurement initiatives, focusing on spend data analysis and price trend evaluation.
Early Career Background
Soka Pradipta began his career as a Production Shift Supervisor at PT Asahimas Chemical, where he worked from 2013 to 2015 in Indonesia. He also gained early industry exposure as an intern at PT Polytama Propindo in 2012, working in Indramayu, Indonesia.
Educational Qualifications in Chemical Engineering
Soka Pradipta holds a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds, which he completed in one year from 2015 to 2016. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) in Indonesia, where he studied from 2009 to 2013.
Skills and Competencies
Combining his academic background in chemical engineering with practical business acumen, Soka Pradipta excels in analyzing spend data and price trends to develop effective sourcing strategies. His proficiency in English and Indonesian, coupled with his focus on advanced data analysis and people management, makes him a dynamic communicator and an effective team player. Soka's consistent track record of exceeding annual saving targets underscores his expertise in the procurement field.