Job Description
Position Summary
The Data Acquisition (DA) Leader is responsible for leading and optimizing all Data Acquisition operations across Indonesia, ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient collection of high-quality retail measurement data. The role is accountable for overall operational performance, financial management, people leadership, transformation initiatives, and stakeholder engagement within the market.
The DA Leader will lead a team of managers and field leaders, driving operational excellence, productivity, quality, compliance, and innovation. This role plays a critical part in supporting business growth by ensuring data acquisition capabilities align with evolving client, market, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be a strategic and people-focused leader who can navigate transformation, leverage technology, develop future leaders, and foster a high-performing culture while delivering operational commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Operational Excellence
Lead end-to-end Data Acquisition operations, ensuring adherence to global standards, governance, compliance, and quality requirements.
Establish performance management processes and operational reviews to monitor service delivery, productivity, quality, and execution effectiveness.
Financial & Resource Management
Own market-level financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for Data Acquisition operations.
People Leadership & Talent Development
Stakeholder Management
Partner effectively with Commercial, Analytics, Product, Delivery, Technology, Finance, HR, and other functional teams.
Technology & Innovation
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, data quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education
Advanced degree in Business, Management, Operations, Analytics, or related disciplines preferred.
Experience
Experience working within data collection, retail measurement, market research, consumer intelligence, FMCG, or similar operational environments preferred.
Critical Competencies
Leadership
Business Acumen
Stakeholder Management
Operational Excellence
Transformation & Innovation
Success Measures
The DA Leader will be measured on:
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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