Procurement Engineer - Railway Construction Projects
Department: Supply Chain Management
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Reporting To: Head - Project Procurement
Experience: 10+ Years
Required Experience: 5 - 10 years
Knowledge & Posting Location
B.Tech/B.E B.Tech/BE (Lateral Entry)
Job Description
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Manage complete procurement lifecycle from receipt of Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) placement.
- Prepare and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) to approved vendors.
- Identify, develop, and evaluate new suppliers for railway materials and equipment.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials in line with project schedules.
- Conduct supplier pre-qualification and vendor capability assessments.
- Technical & Commercial Evaluation
- Coordinate with Engineering, Design, and Project teams for technical evaluation of vendor offers.
- Perform detailed commercial comparison and techno-commercial bid evaluation.
- Participate in design review meetings to ensure procurement aligns with project specifications.
- Evaluate supplier compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
- Negotiation & Contract Management
- Lead commercial negotiations on price, delivery, payment terms, warranties, liquidated damages, Incoterms, and contractual conditions.
- Finalize procurement contracts and purchase orders while ensuring commercial competitiveness and contractual compliance.
- Resolve supplier claims and contractual disputes.
- SAP & Procurement Systems
- Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP.
- Monitor procurement status through SAP and ensure accurate documentation.
- Maintain procurement records, reports, and audit compliance.
- Import, Export & Logistics
- Coordinate international procurement and shipment activities.
- Possess strong knowledge of: Import & Export procedures Incoterms (latest version) Customs clearance International freight and logistics Shipping documentation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL/AWB, COO, Insurance, etc.)
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics teams for delivery time.
- Market Intelligence
- Monitor commodity price trends such as: London Metal Exchange (LME) Steel prices Copper and Aluminium indices Foreign Exchange (Forex) fluctuations.
- Analyze market intelligence to develop procurement strategies and mitigate commercial risks.
- Recommend hedging or sourcing strategies based on market trends.
- Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Construction, QA/QC, Finance, Contracts, and Project Management teams.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Ensure timely resolution of procurement-related issues affecting project execution.
- Cost & Risk Management
- Achieve procurement cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
- Identify procurement risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
- MBA/Post Graduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Operations will be an added advantage.
- Required Experience
- Minimum 10 years of procurement experience in Railway Construction, Metro Rail, High-Speed Rail, Railway Electrification, Signaling & Telecommunication, Trackwork, or EPC Infrastructure Projects.
- Proven experience in international procurement and global sourcing.
- Experience working with SAP ERP procurement modules.
- Experience in procurement of railway systems such as Trackwork, Turnouts, Signaling, Telecom, Traction Power, Rolling Stock, MEP, PSD, and associated equipment is preferred.
- Required Skills
- Excellent English communication (spoken and written).
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and commercial evaluation capability.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
- Hands-on experience with SAP MM module and Purchase Order creation.
- Thorough understanding of Incoterms, import/export regulations, customs clearance, and international logistics.
- Strong knowledge of RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
- Knowledge of commodity markets, LME, steel indices, and foreign exchange movements.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and participate in design reviews.
- Excellent planning, multitasking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Preferred Competencies
- Strategic sourcing and category management.
- Vendor development and supplier relationship management.
- Cost optimization and value engineering.
- Contract administration and claims management.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Leadership and team management.
- Time management and ability to work under project deadlines.
- High level of integrity and ethical procurement practices.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time procurement and delivery performance.
- Procurement cost savings against budget.
- Supplier on-time delivery (OTD).
- Purchase Order cycle time.
- Procurement schedule adherence.
- Supplier quality performance.
- Reduction in procurement risks and claims.
- Compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Vendor development and localization initiatives.
End Date: 10 Apr 2027