Data Acquisition Lead
NielsenIQ
Data Acquisition Lead
NielsenIQ
Global provider of consumer purchasing data
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
Develop and execute the Data Acquisition strategy for Indonesia in alignment with market, regional, and global objectives.
Translate organizational priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
Lead transformation and modernization initiatives to improve acquisition effectiveness, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
Operational Excellence
Ensure timely delivery of accurate, validated, and high-quality retail measurement data.
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.
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
Financial & Resource Management
Own market-level financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for Data Acquisition operations.
Drive productivity improvements and resource optimization while maintaining service quality.
Ensure efficient workforce planning and deployment of resources to support business requirements.
Deliver operational commitments within budget while supporting sustainable growth.
People Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers and field leaders to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
Build a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing organization that fosters engagement and accountability.
Develop succession plans and leadership pipelines to support future business needs.
Promote a culture of learning, development, and continuous performance improvement.
Stakeholder Management
Partner effectively with Commercial, Analytics, Product, Delivery, Technology, Finance, HR, and other functional teams.
Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to align operational priorities and strategic initiatives.
Serve as a key operational representative for the Indonesia market, influencing decisions and driving cross-functional collaboration.
Maintain strong communication channels across all levels of the organization.
Technology & Innovation
Champion digital transformation and adoption of technology-enabled acquisition solutions.
Leverage automation, data insights, and operational analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Continuously evaluate opportunities to simplify processes and enhance productivity through innovation.
Support implementation of global and regional transformation initiatives.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, data quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a strong control environment and reinforce operational governance standards.
Uphold health, safety, and security standards across all acquisition activities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required.
Advanced degree in Business, Management, Operations, Analytics, or related disciplines preferred.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive operational leadership experience.
Minimum 4 years in a senior leadership role managing managers and large-scale operational teams.
Proven experience leading geographically distributed teams.
Experience managing operational budgets and delivering productivity improvements.
Demonstrated success driving business transformation and organizational change.
Experience working within data collection, retail measurement, market research, consumer intelligence, FMCG, or similar operational environments preferred.
Critical Competencies
Leadership
Builds high-performing teams and develops future leaders.
Creates a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and engagement.
Leads through ambiguity and organizational change.
Business Acumen
Strong financial and operational management capabilities.
Ability to balance customer needs, quality objectives, and cost efficiency.
Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
Stakeholder Management
Exceptional influencing and relationship-building skills.
Ability to engage effectively with senior leaders across functions and geographies.
Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
Operational Excellence
Deep understanding of operational performance management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Focus on quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Transformation & Innovation
Technology-minded with a passion for innovation and simplification.
Experience implementing digital, automation, or process transformation initiatives.
Comfortable operating in fast-changing business environments.
Success Measures
The DA Leader will be measured on:
Data quality and validation performance.
Service level achievement and delivery timeliness.
Productivity and cost optimization.
Budget management and financial performance.
Employee engagement and retention.
Leadership development and succession readiness.
Transformation and innovation outcomes.
Stakeholder satisfaction and business partnership effectiveness.
Our Benefits
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
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.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
NielsenIQ collects and analyzes consumer purchasing data to help retailers and brands understand market behavior. It tracks what people buy, when, and where, using this data to measure market share and purchasing trends across categories. The product works by aggregating point-of-sale and other consumer data, then turning it into actionable insights and benchmarks that clients can use to optimize pricing, assortment, promotions, and marketing. NielsenIQ differentiates itself through its long history (dating back to 1923) and a broad global footprint (operating in over 100 countries), plus its expanded capabilities after merging with GfK in 2023 to strengthen data on technology and durable goods. Its goal is to provide objective, data-driven guidance that helps retailers and brands make informed decisions and improve performance.
Explore more opportunities at NielsenIQ