Purchasing Manager (Based in Bekasi, Indonesia)

QL Corporate Services Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Bekasi, Indonesia. The role involves global sourcing and supplier negotiations for feed commodities. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the animal feed sector. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential, along with strong negotiation and inventory control skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the animal feed or agri-trading sector.
• Strong knowledge of international feed ingredients and commodity trade flows.
• Understanding of Incoterms, import/export procedures, and logistics coordination.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making and integrity in Purchasing practices.
• Ability to quickly adapt to Indonesian cultural norms and workplace dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing plans for feed ingredients aligned with business needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage a global network of reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality supply.
• Monitor commodity market trends, risks, and pricing strategies.
• Maintain healthy inventory levels in line with sales forecasts and warehouse capacity.
• Work closely with the finance and logistics teams on planning and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, import, and product quality standards.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships.

Skills

Global sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Inventory control

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Proficient in English

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Animal Nutrition, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing Manager (Based in Bekasi, Indonesia)

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end of feed commodities, including soybean meal, corn, DDGS, premixes, and additives. The role involves global sourcing, supplier negotiation, inventory control, and close coordination with logistics and sales functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing plans for feed ingredients aligned with business needs
• Identify, evaluate, and manage a global network of reliable suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality supply
• Monitor commodity market trends, risks, and pricing strategies
• Maintain healthy inventory levels in line with sales forecasts and warehouse capacity
• Work closely with the finance and logistics teams on planning and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, import, and product quality standards
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Animal Nutrition, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the animal feed or agri-trading sector.
• Strong knowledge of international feed ingredients and commodity trade flows.
• Understanding of Incoterms, import/export procedures, and logistics coordination.
• Proficient in contract negotiation, cost analysis, and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making and integrity in Purchasing practices.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to quickly adapt to Indonesian cultural norms and workplace dynamics.

Willingness to relocate to Bekasi, Jakarta.