Purchasing Executive

Esco Lifesciences Group is improving lives through science! Headquartered in Singapore, expanded globally with factories and offices in 43 locations around the world, Esco is building a synergistic ecosystem of life science tools, diagnostics, therapies, and technologies to improve human lives.

With nearly 50 years of history and a strong foundation in Singapore, Esco is a dynamic, fast-growing, mid-sized multinational organization that bridges East and West. We offer a diverse, inclusive, and globally connected environment where you’ll collaborate with top experts and visionary clients worldwide. As we accelerate our global expansion, you’ll have the unique opportunity to grow your career in tandem with the company, driving innovation and shaping a healthier, more equitable, and resilient future.

Job Title: Purchasing Executive

Location: Bintan, Indonesia

Direct Manager: Material Planning and Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all purchasing activities including sourcing, contract negotiation, and expediting delivery schedule.
• Execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with team and document control to ensure clear documentation.
• Monitor cost reduction and increase for materials purchased.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors/suppliers.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Coordinating with suppliers and forwarders in shipping and customs processes and procedures related to importation, on timely delivery of materials.
• Issuing purchase orders for local and overseas purchases.
• Establish and maintain an independent supplier’s performance monitoring systems to ensure compliance with performance and quality standards and close liaison with suppliers.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:

• Minimum education of S1 from Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistic, preferably specialized in purchase experiences.
• Good knowledge of shipping practices such as import and export documentation, permit declaration, and other relevant documents will be a plus. Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Familiar with purchase variances and participate in cost reduction programs.
• An excellent business network and supplier contacts from the shipping industry are highly desirable.
• Good command of both spoken and written English.
• An independent individual who works well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proactive, flexible, reliable, self-motivated, and organized.
• Willing to work on-site in Bintan, Kep. Riau.