Purchaser

Valmet; Desa Ciranjeng; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Valmet in Cikarang, Indonesia, seeks a Category Purchaser to lead global spare parts procurement for welded & machined parts across sectors. You will secure supply, negotiate prices, and push cost-saving initiatives with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, has 3+ years in a similar role, and is proficient in ERP (Infor LN) and MS Office, with fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or commercial fields.
• 3 years of experience in a similar procurement role.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; ability to work in a global matrix.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for globally assigned categories and suppliers.
• Plan and lead annual price negotiations with designated suppliers.
• Define supply strategies and action plans with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement long-term cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage supplier data and contracts to ensure policy compliance.
• Drive sourcing initiatives to enhance global supply efficiency.
• Coordinate with sales and cost estimation during bidding phases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Decision making

Influencing

Fluent in English

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infor LN

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career to the next level? Do you aspire to become a key player within our Global Supply Parts Procurement Team located in Cikarang, Indonesia?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Join our team and apply your expertise as a Category Purchaser.

As a Category Purchaser for Welded & Machined Parts, you will lead and coordinate Valmet’s global spare parts procurement operations by executing operational and strategical purchasing assignments that deliver optimal value to the company. You will secure an efficient supply of parts serving customers across the Pulp, Energy & Circularity, Packaging, and Tissue sectors. Through strategic supplier management and footprint optimization, you will contribute to transforming the supply chain, enhancing cost-efficiency, and strengthening the competitiveness of Valmet’s procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute procurement activities for globally assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Monitor and follow up on purchase orders to secure cost efficiency, quality compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Manage price agreements and maintain item data in ERP and related systems.
• Plan and lead annual price negotiations with designated suppliers.
• Define supply strategies, priorities, timelines, and action plans in collaboration with cross-functional procurement teams, including supplier quality and logistics.
• Identify and implement long-term cost-saving initiatives, including Design-to-Cost programs.
• Support supplier development in coordination with the Category Management function, following supplier relationship management principles.
• Provide cost data and sourcing support to sales and cost estimation teams during project planning and bidding phases.
• Ensure the effective implementation of sourcing strategies with selected vendors.
• Stay informed on industry trends and technological advancements relevant to assigned categories.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supplier base.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to ensure compliance with Valmet’s procurement policies.
• Drive sourcing initiatives in Cost Competitive Countries (CCC) to enhance global supply efficiency.
• Manage inventory levels in alignment with procurement strategies to support healthy net working capital and operational efficiency.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree. Preferred fields of study: engineering or commercial
• 3 years of working experience in a similar role Excellent analytical skills and ability to run with swift and fact-based decisions
• Strong influencing and negotiations skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results in a global matrix organization
• Strong knowledge of Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP Systems (Infor LN competence is preferrable)
• Fluent in English, Other languages are an asset
• High level of commitment and proactive approach
• Ability to work and perform well under pressure with tight deadlines Driving license.

We Offer:

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

• Includes a generous wage and benefits package.

Additional Information:

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

Where everything works together

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

We are always looking for diversity and talent.