Deskripsi pekerjaan Procurement Specialist EPL GROUP
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Strategy & Supply Chain Development
- Design and execute procurement strategy for coconut shell charcoal supply nationwide
- Build and expand a stable supplier network across major production regions (Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, etc.)
- Develop sourcing models to ensure long-term supply security and price competitiveness
- Identify new sourcing areas and emerging suppliers in biomass supply chains
2. Supplier Management & Development
- Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes
- Develop long-term strategic partnerships with suppliers, aggregators, and local processors
- Conduct regular supplier audits covering production capacity, quality control, and compliance
- Implement supplier grading systems and continuous improvement programs
3. Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management
- Negotiate pricing structures, volume agreements, and payment terms with suppliers
- Manage procurement contracts and ensure compliance with agreed terms
- Monitor market pricing trends and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly
- Optimize procurement costs while maintaining quality and delivery reliability
4. Quality & Specification Control
- Ensure supplier compliance with product specifications (moisture content, fixed carbon, ash content, size grading)
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams to standardize incoming raw material quality
- Implement corrective actions for non-conforming supplier deliveries
5. Operations & Logistics Coordination
- Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to ensure timely collection and shipment
- Optimize supply flow from rural sourcing points to processing or export hubs
- Reduce supply chain bottlenecks and improve delivery efficiency
6. Leadership & Market Intelligence
- Lead and mentor procurement/sourcing officers or field teams (if applicable)
- Monitor charcoal market dynamics, including demand trends and export pricing
- Provide strategic procurement insights to senior management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Agriculture, or related fields (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in procurement or commodity sourcing
- Strong background in charcoal, agriculture commodities, or raw material sourcing preferred
- Proven experience in managing supplier networks at regional or national scale
- Strong negotiation, commercial, and contract management skills
- Deep understanding of Indonesian supply chain ecosystems and rural sourcing networks
- Willingness to travel extensively to sourcing locations
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia; professional English proficiency required; Mandarin/Chinese preferred
Preferred Competencies
- Experience in export-oriented commodity procurement
- Familiarity with international buyer specifications for coconut shell charcoal / activated carbon feedstock
- Strong analytical skills for cost modeling and supplier performance evaluation
- Ability to operate in high-growth, fast-changing supply environments
- Strong integrity and field-based decision-making capability
