Lead Buyer (Oil & Gas)

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 500.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive recruitment company is seeking a Lead Buyer for a multinational Oil & Gas component manufacturer in Indonesia. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The successful candidate will oversee procurement functions and foster strong stakeholder relationships while optimizing costs and enhancing sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation and management.
• Strong analytical skills for sourcing and spend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing organization and mentor team members.
• Implement effective sourcing strategies and manage supplier contracts.
• Conduct market analysis and develop cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost-saving analysis

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is recruiting on behalf of a Multinational Oil & Gas Component Manufacturer Company for the role of Lead Buyer. The job description will be as follow :

Job Description :

Leadership & Governance:

• Lead and advocate for the Sourcing Organization.
• Oversee governance and coordination efforts.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Engage in sourcing community initiatives.
• Provide sourcing support to the manufacturing site.
• Uphold sourcing excellence and quality standards.
• Position the Sourcing Function as a strategic business partner.
• Mentor and train team members to align procurement activities with business goals

Strategic Sourcing & Performance:

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Understand and anticipate customer and end-user needs.
• Analyze commodities and identify strategic opportunities.
• Assist in building and updating sourcing segmentation.
• Innovate internally and externally to enhance sourcing value.
• Improve sourcing processes and procedures.
• Conduct spend analysis and track savings.
• Identify and capitalize on cost-saving opportunities.
• Report savings and key sourcing contributions.

Sourcing Strategy Implementation:

• Identify sourcing initiatives based on short- and long-term needs.
• Conduct market analysis and support R&D efforts.
• Assemble project teams for sourcing initiatives.
• Analyze and standardize procurement needs.
• Conduct supplier market research and identify new vendors.
• Recommend and shortlist suppliers for RFx processes.
• Develop RFx criteria, manage RFPs/RFQs/RFIs, and evaluate proposals.
• Lead contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with policies.
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and rationalize product/service offerings.
• Deliver planned and actual cost savings.

Supplier Management & Compliance:

• Manage contracts and oversee their lifecycle locally.
• Ensure contract deployment and implementation.
• Classify and manage the supplier panel (e.g., strategic, critical).
• Foster supplier relationships in line with SRM and commodity strategies.
• Offer supply alternatives and implement continuous improvement plans.
• Assess and mitigate supplier-related risks.
• Handle supplier quality issues and complaints.
• Enforce standards and compliance requirements.
• Manage conflict minerals compliance in line with global standards and company policy.
• Build long-term partnerships, negotiate master agreements, and collaborate on innovation, quality, and cost reduction.
• Ensure Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards are met during supplier selection.