Flavor Lab Sourcing Specialist

PT. Blue Ocean Labs; Batam; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Blue Ocean Labs in Batam, Indonesia, seeks a dedicated procurement specialist to source chemicals, aroma chemicals, and flavor extracts for the flavor lab. You will manage local and regional suppliers, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality and regulatory standards.

The role involves coordinating with HQ Sourcing and the flavor team to optimize cost, availability, and supplier performance, while maintaining documentation and compliance for import and labeling requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in sourcing or procurement of chemicals, flavor and fragrance raw materials, or food or tobacco ingredients.
• Experience with supplier evaluation, COA/SDS review, and safety documentation.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Responsibilities

• Source all chemicals, aroma chemicals, essential oils, spice extracts and other raw materials from local Indonesian and regional Asian suppliers.
• Maintain knowledge of flavor chemicals and locally sourced materials used in tobacco and food-grade applications.
• Identify, qualify and onboard new suppliers; obtain COA and SDS and maintain approved supplier list.
• Negotiate prices, MOQs, lead times and payment terms to optimize quality, cost and delivery.
• Raise and track purchase orders, coordinate with logistics, customs and lab warehouse for imports into Batam and local deliveries.
• Ensure materials meet food-grade and tobacco-grade requirements and comply with Indonesian regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Sourcing knowledge

Procurement discipline

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Supply Chain Management or a related field

Job description

PT. Blue Ocean Labs in Batam, Indonesia, seeks a dedicated procurement specialist to source chemicals, aroma chemicals, and flavor extracts for the flavor lab. You will manage local and regional suppliers, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality and regulatory standards.

The role involves coordinating with HQ Sourcing and the flavor team to optimize cost, availability, and supplier performance, while maintaining documentation and compliance for import and labeling requirements.