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



