Procurement Lead

Turner & Townsend Limited; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy and natural resources is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee procurement and cost estimation for large-scale projects in Indonesia. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in EPCI and oil & gas procurement, a strong educational background, and excellent negotiation skills. This role is pivotal in ensuring project success and compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement roles within EPCI or oil & gas projects.
• Familiarity with Indonesian procurement regulations and SKK Migas is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement-related inputs for EPCI cost estimation.
• Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering and project controls teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Economic, Engineering or Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

• Department: Energy and natural resources

Company Description

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client’s projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client’s projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE’s Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.

Job Description

The Procurement Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the Project by overseeing procurement-related inputs for EPCI cost estimation. This position is critical to ensuring accurate cost forecasting and effective risk assessment for the large-scale infrastructure and offshore components of the project, including Onshore LNG (OLNG), FPSO, SURF, and GEP facilities.

• Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with project cost estimation and execution plans,
• Source, evaluate, and benchmark vendor quotations for major equipment and services across OLNG, FPSO, SURF, and GEP scopes,
• Provide accurate procurement cost inputs and market data to support Class II EPCI cost estimates, and Identify procurement risks and ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and local content requirements.
• Lead procurement planning and strategy development in alignment with project cost estimation objectives.
• Source and validate vendor quotations, market rates, and procurement benchmarks for major equipment and services.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and project controls teams to ensure procurement data is accurately reflected in cost models.Identify procurement risks and opportunities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional and global supply chain trends, especially in the oil & gas and LNG sectors.
• Support the preparation of procurement-related documentation for Final Investment Decision (FID) readiness.
• Liaise with client, partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with procurement standards and local content requirements.
• Support the preparation of tender packages, bid evaluations, and contract strategies for major project packages.
• Maintain procurement records, cost databases, and reporting tools to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, and executive summaries for internal and client review.Ensure traceability and auditability of all cost assumptions and calculations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economic, Engineering or Construction Management (a combination of other degrees coupled with adequate experience will also be considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Indonesian procurement regulations and SKK Migas PTK 007 is a distinct advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement roles within EPCI or oil & gas projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract types, and vendor management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in procurement and cost estimation tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Experience in identifying cost risks and applying appropriate contingency and escalation factors.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, Capable of preparing clear, concise cost reports and executive summaries.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clients, engineers, and procurement teams, Ability to lead and mentor junior estimators and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams,
• Understanding of Indonesian regulatory frameworks (e.g., SKK Migas)
• Familiarity with EPCI contract structures and commercial terms.

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