About the job Senior Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Specialist
Job Title: Senior Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Specialist
Department: Merchandising / Purchasing
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Salary Range: RMB 8,000 – 20,000 / month
Reporting Line:
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Solid line: Indonesia Business Director
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Dotted line: International Merchandising Manager (HQ)
Job Responsibilities
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Develop and manage local pharmaceutical and beauty product suppliers in Indonesia to ensure stable supply and long-term cooperation.
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Formulate purchasing plans based on Indonesia market demand and company strategy, optimizing category mix and SKU structure.
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Lead price negotiations and commercial terms with suppliers to control costs and improve gross margin.
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Ensure purchasing activities comply with Indonesia regulations, including BPOM registration, import licenses, and customs clearance processes.
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Identify supply chain risks (e.g. supply interruption, regulatory changes) and develop contingency plans.
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Establish purchasing procedures and quality management standards; support new product launches and promotional activities.
Job Requirements
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Bachelors degree or above.
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Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or beauty industries in Indonesia.
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Strong experience in supplier development, negotiation, cost control, and compliance management.
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Familiar with Indonesia pharmaceutical and beauty market, including OTC product lists and pharmacy supply chains.
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Experience working with at least 20+ chain pharmacies or equivalent retail channels is preferred.
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Native Indonesian speaker; fluent in English (written and spoken). Able to communicate effectively with China HQ.
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Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (e.g. SAP); capable of data analysis and category performance evaluation.
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Strong sense of responsibility, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-growing business environment.
Interview Process
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Indonesia business interview (Pharmaceutical + Beauty categories)
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Merchandising Center & HQ HR interview