Purchasing Import (Chemical)

PT SAMINDO TRIMITRA CHEMINDO; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

PT SAMINDO TRIMITRA CHEMINDO is seeking an Export Import Staff to manage import purchasing, document control, and coordination with customs, freight forwarders, and suppliers. The role emphasizes accuracy in documentation, timely deliveries, and cost analysis to optimize procurement for imported materials.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years in import/purchasing roles, and strong negotiation skills, with proficiency in English and ERP/Excel tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum S1 education in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years work experience as Export Import Staff / Import Purchasing.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Understanding of import processes and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure completeness of all import documents and related licenses.
• Coordinate with forwarder, customs, surveyor, and agencies for smooth clearance.
• Ensure goods arrive on time per project and company requirements.
• Prepare reports, cost analysis, and recommendations to improve procurement efficiency.
• Handle end-to-end procurement for imported materials and coordination with foreign suppliers.

Skills

Fluent English

Vendor management

Negotiation

MS Excel

ERP system

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

Responsible for purchasing and procurement activities for goods and services (local and import). The role involves managing import documentation, coordinating with customs authorities and freight forwarders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods in accordance with project and company requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and ensure completeness of all import documents (Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/AWB, COO, PIB, PEB, HS Code, and Lartas documents)
• Understand and handle import tax obligations (Bea Masuk, PPN, PPh Impor, VAT, and others)
• Coordinate with forwarder, customs, surveyor, and related agencies for smooth custom clearance process
• Ensure goods arrive on time and in accordance with project/company requirements
• Prepare reports, cost analysis, and recommendations to improve efficiency of import purchasing process
• Handle various export/import licensing arrangements
• Perform calculation of goods capital and cost analysis of imported goods
• Perform purchasing administration functions through the system
• Negotiate and arrange contracts with suppliers
• Handle end-to-end procurement process for imported materials in accordance with company requirements
• Manage purchasing activities, including coordination with foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, and related parties
• Prepare, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers
• Search and select appropriate suppliers for raw materials and imported components
• Enter, monitor, and maintain procurement data using ERP system

About you

• Minimum S1 education in a relevant field
• Minimum 3 years work experience as Export Import Staff / Import Purchasing
• Good communication and negotiation skills with foreign suppliers
• Understanding of import processes, including Incoterms, HS Code, PIB, PEB, COO, BL, Invoice, Packing List
• Understanding of customs regulations, import taxation, and related licensing (BPOM, SNI, etc. if required)
• Strong understanding of procurement and import processes for raw materials
• Experienced in communicating with forwarder, shipping line, and customs
• Very good negotiation and vendor management skills
• Experience in vendor selection, evaluation, and tender process
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Mandarin language ability is a plus
• Ability to operate Ms. Office (especially Excel) and ERP system is an added value
• Understanding of KLH and INATRADE
• Good communication and coordination skills

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 51-100 employees