Shipyard Purchasing Manager: Strategy & Supply

PaxOcean; Batam; On-site; IDR 40,000,000 - 70,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager to support daily procurement for shipbuilding and repair projects, ensuring materials, equipment, and services are purchased on time and at the best value. You will work with various departments, communicate with suppliers, prepare purchase orders, and help resolve delivery or quality issues.

You will lead a procurement team, monitor supplier performance, and help ensure smooth operations while maintaining quality and compliance across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managerial experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in a shipyard or industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is a plus.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; in-depth knowledge of procurement processes, inventory control, and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems like SAP.
• Fluent in both English and Bahasa Indonesia; strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the purchasing strategy for shipyard operations.
• Build relationships with suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve best value while ensuring quality.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams for material receiving.
• Monitor consumption and forecast material needs for projects and maintenance.
• Mentor and train the purchasing team to align with goals and best practices.
• Foster collaboration to improve skills and performance.
• Prepare and manage the purchasing department budget and control costs.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and streamline procurement processes.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance across procurement and safety processes.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve supplier issues.
• Maintain records of POs, contracts, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports for management.
• Assist in audits of procurement processes for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

PaxOcean is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager to support daily procurement for shipbuilding and repair projects, ensuring materials, equipment, and services are purchased on time and at the best value. You will work with various departments, communicate with suppliers, prepare purchase orders, and help resolve delivery or quality issues.

You will lead a procurement team, monitor supplier performance, and help ensure smooth operations while maintaining quality and compliance across the