Purchasing Analyst

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Batam; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A global machinery manufacturer is seeking a Purchasing Analyst in Batam, Indonesia. The role involves processing requisitions, supporting purchasing, and performing analysis related to procurement. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field and have 3–5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in English are required. A competitive total rewards package is offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Pension plan

Accident and life insurance

Annual bonus potential

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing or a related discipline.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing improvement plans related to supply chain operations.
• Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes.
• Supporting customers with pricing information and supplier selection.

Skills

Effective Communications

Purchasing Tasks and Activities

Project Management

Procurement

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Career Area: Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Why you want the job and why it’s awesome!

At Caterpillar Indonesia Batam, we manufacture Hydraulic Shovel products that are instrumental in constructing infrastructure and facilitating mining operations, moving materials that contribute to building a better world.

As Purchasing Analyst, you will process requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

Additional Information

Shift: Normal

Work location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

Relocation: Domestic relocation options are available.

What You Will Do:

• Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
• Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

What Skills You Have:

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Degree and Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing or a related discipline.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Practical experience with ERP systems, especially SAP, and familiarity with Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply