Purchasing Supervisor

PT Dongsung Chemical Indonesia; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 234,360,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Dongsung Chemical Indonesia is seeking a skilled Purchasing Lead to supervise the procurement of imported raw materials for manufacturing operations. You will develop purchasing plans aligned with production schedules, manage supplier relationships overseas, and negotiate terms to optimize cost and lead times.

Responsibilities include end-to-end import purchasing, coordinating with PPIC, Production, Logistics, and Finance, and monitoring shipments, documents, and landed costs to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (SCM, BA, Management, Logistics, Intl. Business, IE).
• 3–5 years in Purchasing/Procurement, preferably in manufacturing handling imported raw materials.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or team-lead position.
• Strong experience in import purchasing and overseas supplier management.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international payment terms.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Purchasing team for imported raw materials procurement.
• Develop and execute purchasing plans based on production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain overseas supplier relationships.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, MOQ, and Incoterms with international suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end import purchasing process from PR to PO, shipment, and customs clearance.
• Coordinate with PPIC, Production, Warehouse, QC, Finance, Logistics, and brokers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor shipment schedules, ETD/ETA, and delivery status to meet production needs.
• Ensure accuracy of import and purchasing documents (PO, invoices, packing lists, B/L, origin).
• Monitor import costs and perform landed cost analyses to optimize costs.
• Maintain inventory levels and lead times to prevent shortages.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Team management

Time management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's in SCM

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Management

Bachelor's in Logistics

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Logistics, International Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing company handling imported raw materials.

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or team-lead position.

Strong experience in import purchasing and overseas supplier management.

Good understanding of international purchasing processes, import procedures, and supply chain operations.

Good knowledge of Incoterms, international payment terms, freight forwarding, and customs clearance processes.

Familiar with import documents such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, Certificate of Origin, and related import documentation.

Experience working with freight forwarders and Customs Brokers.

Strong negotiation skills with overseas suppliers, particularly regarding price, payment terms, MOQ, lead time, and delivery schedules.

Good understanding of raw material planning, inventory control, and production requirements.

Experience calculating and analyzing landed costs is highly preferred.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other procurement systems is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

Good command of English, both written and spoken, for communication with overseas suppliers and business partners.

Strong leadership, analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

High level of integrity, responsibility, and accountability.

Job Description

Supervise and manage the Purchasing team in handling the procurement of imported raw materials for manufacturing operations.

Develop and execute purchasing plans based on production schedules, material requirements, inventory levels, and demand forecasts.

Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable overseas suppliers.

Negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, MOQ, Incoterms, and other commercial conditions with international suppliers.

Manage the end-to-end import purchasing process, from Purchase Requisition (PR), quotation, supplier selection, Purchase Order (PO), shipment, customs clearance, to material receipt.

Coordinate with PPIC, Production, Warehouse, QC, Finance, Logistics, Customs Brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery of imported raw materials.

Monitor shipment schedules, vessel/flight arrangements, ETD/ETA, and delivery status to ensure materials arrive according to production requirements.

Ensure the accuracy and completion of import and purchasing documents, including PO, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, Certificate of Origin, and other required documents.

Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners regarding shipping documents, customs clearance, and delivery arrangements.

Monitor import costs, including material costs, freight, insurance, customs duties, taxes, and other related charges.

Conduct landed cost analysis and identify opportunities to optimize purchasing and import costs.

Monitor inventory levels and lead times to prevent raw material shortages and production disruptions.

Develop alternative overseas suppliers and sourcing strategies to minimize supply risks and ensure business continuity.

Monitor and evaluate supplier performance in terms of quality, price, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance with company requirements.

Handle and resolve issues related to delayed shipments, incorrect documents, damaged goods, quantity discrepancies, quality issues, and customs clearance.

Ensure all purchasing and import activities comply with company policies and applicable import regulations.

Prepare purchasing and import reports, including procurement status, shipment tracking, supplier performance, and cost analysis.

Lead, train, and evaluate Purchasing team members to ensure effective performance and achievement of departmental targets.