Foreign Purchasing Specialist
First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Follow up Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP.
Request, analyze, and compare quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
Follow up with suppliers on Open POs, production status, shipment schedules, and delivery dates.
Coordinate and follow up on shipments with freight forwarders and customs clearance teams.
Monitor critical raw materials, spare parts, and equipment that may impact production.
Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Production, Maintenance, and Finance departments.
Identify and develop alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
Monitor purchasing prices and analyze Cost Saving & Cost Avoidance opportunities.
Prepare Cost Comparison & Total Landed Cost Analysis.
Prepare periodic reports covering purchasing status, shipments, supplier performance, and open orders.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and management reports as required.
Monitor supplier KPIs and On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
Proactively identify and resolve supply delays and purchasing-related issues to ensure business continuity.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
3–5 years of experience in Import Purchasing.
Previous experience in industrial or food manufacturing companies is preferred.
Strong experience in dealing with international suppliers and purchasing:
Raw Materials
Packaging Materials
Spare Parts
Machinery & Equipment
Good knowledge of Import, Shipping & Customs Clearance procedures.
Good knowledge of Incoterms and international payment terms; experience with L/C is preferred.
Experience in Supplier Follow-up & Expediting, including shipment and delivery tracking.
Good knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP MM.
Good understanding of MRP & Supply Planning.
Very good command of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
Ability to prepare Purchasing Reports and Management Presentations.