Purchasing Intern

About the role

Lead procurement operations with full ownership in a fast-moving environment. You will negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to secure the best purchasing conditions, manage RFQ/RFP cycles, issue purchase orders, and maintain vendor relationships across Indonesia.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to secure the best purchasing conditions
• For backorder items, confirm ETA with the vendor and communicate it to the buyer
• Issue purchase orders to selected vendors, ensuring all order details are accurate and confirmed
• Request and compare price quotations (RFQ/RFP) from multiple vendors to support informed decision-making
• Maintain and update the vendor database, including pricing and performance history
• Keep procurement documents organized, such as POs, contracts, quotations, and vendor communications
• Forward vendor invoices to the dispatch team for further processing
• Monitor market price trends to anticipate cost changes
• Provide alternative vendor options to minimize risks of delays or supply failures

About you

• Willing to work across Indonesia
• Proven experience in managing RFQ/RFP cycles and supplier evaluation using international procurement best practices
• Strong knowledge of PO creation, bid analysis, contract compliance, and vendor performance management
• Proficiency in ERP systems and digital procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and basic supply chain risk management
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor relationship management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with national-scale operations, balancing cost efficiency with scalability
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills to support data-driven procurement decisions