JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead Buyer / Procurement Coordinator – EPC Projects

Location: Batam, Indonesia
Company: SeaOwl
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

About the Role

SeaOwl is looking for an experienced Lead Buyer / Procurement Coordinator to be based in Batam and support our EPC projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing and vendor qualification through purchase order placement, expediting, delivery and material follow-up. The role will work closely with Project, Engineering, Construction and Procurement teams to ensure materials and equipment are procured in line with project requirements, budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC and project requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions, technical specifications and project procurement requirements.
• Identify, pre-qualify and evaluate suitable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations with vendors.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate quotations and conduct commercial comparisons.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders and procurement documentation.
• Follow up closely with suppliers on manufacturing, delivery and documentation.
• Coordinate expediting and material management activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support contract administration, including EPC contracts and subcontracts.
• Assist with change orders, claims and other commercial/contractual matters.
• Maintain procurement schedules, trackers and project procurement reports.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure technical and commercial requirements are aligned.
• Work closely with Project and Construction teams to ensure procurement activities support project schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Support procurement KPI reporting and project procurement dashboards.

Key Procurement Categories

Experience in procurement of oil & gas / EPC equipment and materials will be highly valued, particularly:

• Pressure vessels
• Heat exchangers
• Compressors
• Turbines
• Pumps
• API valves
• Instrumentation systems
• DCS / ESD systems
• Process packages
• Other major equipment and project materials

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within EPC, Oil & Gas, Energy, Marine or Engineering projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in project procurement / EPC procurement.
• Experience managing procurement activities from RFQ through PO, expediting and delivery.
• Strong vendor sourcing, qualification and negotiation skills.
• Experience with supplier performance management and procurement planning.
• Good understanding of contracts, subcontracts, change orders and claims management.
• Experience working with Engineering, Project and Construction teams.
• Good commercial and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project procurement requirements simultaneously.

What We Are Looking For

We are specifically looking for a hands-on procurement professional who can manage day-to-day and end-to-end procurement activities together with the project team, rather than a purely managerial or reporting-focused profile. This distinction was highlighted in the assessment of the previous candidate.