Purchasing Technical and Expeditor Supervisor

PT Dover Chemical; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 334.168.000 - 501.254.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indonesian chemical company is seeking a Purchasing Technical and Expeditor Supervisor to lead procurement functions. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in procurement and expediting, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include vendor negotiation, procurement compliance, and interdepartmental coordination to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation and communication skills, and be proficient in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement and expediting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement process and commercial terms.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement and expediting functions.
• Source and negotiate with vendors for materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP/procurement software

Job description

Purchasing Technical and Expeditor Supervisor

Lead and manage the procurement and expediting functions for technical materials, equipment, and services. Coordinate across engineering, production, QA/QC, finance, and logistics to ensure timely, quality, and compliant deliveries.

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for materials, equipment, and services.
• Issue purchase orders and contracts in compliance with company procedures.
• Ensure that all materials comply with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain supplier database, pricing history, and procurement records.

Expediting

• Monitor order progress and delivery schedules, ensuring on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers on production status, shipping updates, and documentation.
• Identify potential delays and proactively initiate corrective actions.
• Provide regular progress and expediting reports to management.

Technical & Interdepartment Coordination

• Review and understand technical specifications and drawings with Engineering/Production/QA.
• Communicate and coordinate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, QA/QC, Production, Finance, Logistics) for requirement clarification and issue resolution.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and technical departments for any deviation, quality concern, or documentation issue.
• Identify procurement‑related problems and follow up until closure.
• Facilitate meetings with Engineering, QA/QC, Production, Finance, and Logistics for alignment on procurement issues.
• Resolve interdepartmental conflicts related to specifications, quality, or delivery schedules.
• Ensure smooth communication flow between suppliers and internal technical teams.
• Support management in audits, compliance checks, and supplier qualification processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement and expediting (preferably in manufacturing, EPC, or chemical industry).
• Strong knowledge of procurement process, commercial terms, and incoterms.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications and drawings.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/procurement software.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

PT. Dover Chemical is a leading Indonesian PMA chemical company founded in 1960, located in Merak (120 km from Jakarta). The company specializes in the production of paraformaldehyde, formaldehyde and related resins, emulsion adhesives, and tank storage operations. PT. Dover Chemical is ISO certified (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001) and operates as an R&D‑focused, performance‑based organization committed to quality and safety.