Procurement (Chemical)

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai in South Jakarta seeks a Procurement (Chemical) specialist to source and manage raw material procurement, ensuring high-quality materials at best value while maintaining strong supplier relationships and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has chemistry or materials science expertise, proven chemical procurement or supply chain experience, and skills in SDS, ISO standards, contract negotiations and vendor management; fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Materials Science required.
• Proven chemical procurement and supplier management experience.
• Strong knowledge of SDS, regulatory compliance and hazardous materials handling.
• Experience with ISO standards and quality assurance is desirable.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia; able to liaise with international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and evaluate alternative chemical suppliers to ensure reliable partners.
• Secure best value while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Manage purchase orders, track shipments, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure all products comply with safety, environmental standards and company specs.
• Maintain procurement records for audit and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Resolve supplier issues, discrepancies, and quality concerns promptly.
• Analyse procurement data to identify cost savings and process improvements.

Skills

Chemical procurement

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

SDS knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Procurement (Chemical) specialist to join PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai in South Jakarta on a full-time basis. This role is central to our operations, responsible for sourcing and managing the procurement of raw materials that is essential to our business. You will play a crucial part in ensuring we have access to high-quality raw materials at the best value whilst maintaining strong supplier relationships and adhering to all regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain efficiency and cost management.

What we're looking for

Proven experience in chemical procurement, materials procurement, or supply chain management within the materials sciences or chemical industry

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or Materials Science is a must

Strong knowledge of chemical products, safety data sheets (SDS), regulatory compliance, and hazardous materials handling

Experience with quality assurance and understanding of ISO standards is highly desirable

Demonstrated proficiency in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor management

Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with the ability to liaise effectively with international suppliers

Attention to detail and organisational skills to manage documentation, compliance, and regulatory requirements

A proactive approach to identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities

What you’ll be doing

Identifying, sourcing and evaluating potential alternative chemical and supplier to ensure we source from reliable, quality-focused partners

Secure the best value whilst maintaining quality and delivery standards

Managing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and ensuring on-time delivery of chemical materials

Ensuring all procured chemical products comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company specifications

Maintaining detailed procurement records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes

Building and nurturing long-term relationships with key suppliers and chemical vendors

Resolving supplier issues, discrepancies, and quality concerns promptly and professionally

Analysing procurement data to identify cost savings opportunities and process improvement