Job description for Procurement Specialist - Commodity Trader at PT Aktualisasi Gratia Talenta Indonesia
PT Aktualisasi Gratia Talenta Indonesia, operating as part of ITCAN Business Solutions, is affiliated with a Singapore-based technology solutions company providing services including software development, IT consulting, systems management, and cybersecurity. With a global presence across Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, and India, ITCAN serves clients from various industries through on-site and offshore business solutions.
We are currently recruiting a Procurement Specialist on behalf of our client. This position will be responsible for identifying and evaluating prospective suppliers and buyers, performing business due diligence, monitoring commodity prices, and negotiating commercially beneficial agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and approach potential suppliers and buyers.
- Conduct preliminary research on prospective business partners, including company profile and website verification.
- Communicate with suppliers and buyers through phone calls, emails, meetings, and other business correspondence.
- Coordinate tender processes and prepare the required commercial arrangements.
- Review the legal standing, credibility, and business reputation of prospective suppliers and buyers.
- Conduct appropriate background and compliance checks in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
- Review relevant regulatory information, including applicable OJK references, to identify potential business or financial risks.
- Assess the integrity, reliability, and ethical conduct of prospective suppliers and buyers.
- Identify potential indications of fraudulent or unethical business activities.
- Evaluate the reliability and efficiency of suppliers’ and buyers’ logistics and shipping channels.
- Verify that the commodities offered meet the required quality standards and commercial specifications.
- Conduct regular research on commodity market prices, trends, supply, demand, and potential business opportunities.
- Arrange visits and inspections of factories or business facilities belonging to prospective suppliers and buyers.
- Negotiate prices, commercial terms, and mutually beneficial offers with suppliers and buyers.
- Develop clear and effective procurement plans that support the company’s business objectives.
- Prepare monthly procurement, market, and business activity reports for the CEO.
- Attend business meetings, networking events, and corporate functions when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin or Hokkien will be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of professional business ethics and business communication.
- Strong commercial awareness, particularly in understanding market dynamics and identifying business opportunities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially within the commodity sector.
- Effective negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers, buyers, and other business partners.
- Capable of developing effective, structured, and well-directed business plans.
- Proactive, highly self-motivated, and able to develop new strategies or initiatives for business growth.
- Pleasant, polite, and professional when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to maintain a neat and professional presence in business and client-facing situations.
- Willing to attend business meetings, corporate functions, factory inspections, and site visits when required.
If you possess strong commercial judgment, effective negotiation skills, and an interest in procurement and commodity markets, we encourage you to apply.
