Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Indonesia
Contract Type: Contract
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage and execute strategic purchasing activities on a high-profile oil and gas project. This role involves preparing inquiries, coordinating vendor communications, conducting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with international and local standards, including Indonesian procurement regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Execute strategic inquiry and purchasing activities within project timelines and budgets.
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Support the identification and proposal of Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML) and Approved Vendor Lists (AVL).
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Ensure all technical and commercial data is available prior to issuing inquiries.
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Validate purchasing conditions for project alignment; escalate deviations as needed.
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Prepare commercial bid tabulations and expedite vendor responses.
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Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms.
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Draft and issue purchase order documents with accuracy and attention to quality.
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Provide technical expertise in specialised procurement domains as required.
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Assist in defining procurement strategies and risk mitigation measures.
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Ensure all procurement activities adhere to international standards and management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 29001, ISO 22301, ISO 37001).
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Promote awareness and compliance with Quality, HSE, Information Security, Business Continuity, and Anti-Bribery systems.
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Uphold fairness and transparency in all vendor selection processes.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
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Strong knowledge of procurement procedures and sourcing processes.
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Excellent listening, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Familiar with logistics and supply chain coordination.
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Sound understanding of Indonesian procurement requirements, including APDN, P3DN, and SKK Migas PTK 007.
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Experience in national industry/vendor mapping, including 3rd-tier suppliers.
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Ability to assess and verify vendor declarations of local content percentages is an advantage.
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Familiarity with Master List development and management.
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Able to work independently and in team environments.
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Ability to perform under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
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Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Why Apply?
This is a critical role in a fast-paced and regulatory-driven environment, ideal for professionals with a passion for ethical procurement and vendor engagement in large-scale oil and gas operations.