Lead Buyer/ Procurement Coordinator - EPC Projects

SeaOwl Indonesia; Batam; On-site; IDR 200,880,000 - 334,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaOwl Indonesia is seeking a Lead Buyer / Procurement Coordinator based in Batam to manage end-to-end procurement for EPC projects. You will coordinate with Project, Engineering and Construction teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant procurement of equipment and materials.

Responsibilities include RFQ management, supplier pre-qualification, negotiations, PO creation, expediting and supplier performance monitoring. Strong English and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in procurement, supply chain, engineering, business administration or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC and project requirements.
• Review requisitions, specs and project procurement requirements.
• Identify and pre-qualify suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct strategic sourcing and negotiations with vendors.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate quotations and make commercial comparisons.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate expediting and material delivery with vendors and project teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery and contractual compliance.
• Support procurement KPI reporting and project procurement dashboards.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

EPC procurement

Vendor negotiation

Supplier performance

Contract management

English communication

Excel

Education

Diploma in procurement or related

Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead Buyer / Procurement Coordinator – EPC Projects

Location: Batam, Indonesia

Company: SeaOwl

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

About the Role

SeaOwl is looking for an experienced Lead Buyer / Procurement Coordinator to be based in Batam and support our EPC projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing and vendor qualification through purchase order placement, expediting, delivery and material follow-up. The role will work closely with Project, Engineering, Construction and Procurement teams to ensure materials and equipment are procured in line with project requirements, budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC and project requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions, technical specifications and project procurement requirements.
• Identify, pre-qualify and evaluate suitable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations with vendors.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate quotations and conduct commercial comparisons.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders and procurement documentation.
• Follow up closely with suppliers on manufacturing, delivery and documentation.
• Coordinate expediting and material management activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support contract administration, including EPC contracts and subcontracts.
• Assist with change orders, claims and other commercial/contractual matters.
• Maintain procurement schedules, trackers and project procurement reports.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure technical and commercial requirements are aligned.
• Work closely with Project and Construction teams to ensure procurement activities support project schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Support procurement KPI reporting and project procurement dashboards.

Key Procurement Categories

• Pressure vessels
• Heat exchangers
• Compressors
• Turbines
• Pumps
• API valves
• Instrumentation systems
• DCS / ESD systems
• Process packages
• Other major equipment and project materials

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within EPC, Oil & Gas, Energy, Marine or Engineering projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in project procurement / EPC procurement.
• Experience managing procurement activities from RFQ through PO, expediting and delivery.
• Strong vendor sourcing, qualification and negotiation skills.
• Experience with supplier performance management and procurement planning.
• Good understanding of contracts, subcontracts, change orders and claims management.
• Experience working with Engineering, Project and Construction teams.
• Good commercial and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project procurement requirements simultaneously.

What We Are Looking For

We are specifically looking for a hands-on procurement professional who can manage day-to-day and end-to-end procurement activities together with the project team, rather than a purely managerial or reporting-focused profile. This distinction was highlighted in the assessment of the previous candidate.