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.