Purchaser

Purchaser/Procurement Engineer responsible for procurement and supplier management, technical sourcing and localization, item and supplier data management, and cost and performance management.

Responsibilities

Manage daily purchasing activities for local and overseas suppliers; Ensure sourcing and procurement activities meet requirements in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and availability; Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery performance, and overall competitiveness; Lead supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and performance review processes; Prepare and maintain supplier agreements, contracts, and price lists; Support Global Sourcing initiatives and implement sourcing strategies locally; Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sales, and Global Procurement teams to identify cost-saving and localization opportunities; Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing to ensure competitive purchasing decisions; Support customer inquiries related to price, lead time, and sourcing availability; Evaluate technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes for sourced components; Identify suitable suppliers based on manufacturing capability, quality standards, and commercial competitiveness; Support localization projects by developing local suppliers and reducing dependency on imported components; Work closely with Engineering teams to identify alternative materials, manufacturing methods, and sourcing strategies; Participate in supplier visits, technical discussions, and supplier development activities; Support make-or-buy analysis and cost breakdown activities for manufactured components; Maintain accurate item, supplier, and sourcing information in ERP systems (LN, Compass, SAP, etc.); Ensure sourcing records, supplier documents, and purchasing data are updated and properly maintained; Support procurement engineering activities and implementation of management decisions; Monitor purchasing costs and identify cost reduction opportunities; Perform lead-time analysis and implement actions to improve sourcing responsiveness; Prepare procurement reports and KPI tracking according to company and global requirements; Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve supplier performance and procurement efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, or related field; Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment; Ability to read and understand technical and manufacturing drawings; Good understanding of manufacturing processes such as Machining, Casting, Forging, Welding, Fabrication; Experience in supplier sourcing, technical evaluation, and supplier development; Familiar with cost analysis, RFQ/RFP process, contract negotiation, and supplier management; Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, LN, Compass, Oracle, or similar; Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and spoken; Strong negotiation and communication skills; Analytical and problem-solving mindset; Able to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Suppliers; Result-oriented with strong ownership and follow-up capability

Nice to have

Experience in localization projects