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Purchaser

ID850 PT Valmet Technology Center · Cikarang, Indonesia

External listingfull-timeabout 7 hours ago

About The Role

Purchaser/Procurement Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

  • 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.

Technical Sourcing & Localization

  • 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.

Item & Supplier Data Management

  • 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.

Cost & Performance Management

  • 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

Education & Experience

  • 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.

Technical Competencies

  • 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.
  • Experience in localization projects is highly preferred.
  • Familiar with cost analysis, RFQ/RFP process, contract negotiation, and supplier management.

Systems & Languages

  • 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.

Personal Attributes

  • 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.

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