Idham Aprianto

Result-driven Strategic Buyer with expertise in supplier evaluation, cost reduction and relationship management. Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and supporting strategic decision making.

Strategic Buyer at PT. Paiton Operation and Maintenance Indonesia (2025-01 – Present)

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize cost, quality and delivery performance.
• Identify, Evaluate and select supplier based on capabilty, reliablity and pricing.
• Negotiate contract, pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost saving and favorable conditions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supplier to ensure long term collaboration.
• Analyze supply trends and supply risk to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor Supplier Performance and ensure compliance with company standard and agreement.
• Collaborate with Internal departments (Engineering, Maintenace, Finance) to allign purchasing strategies with business needs.
• Manage procurement budgets and track cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve supply chain issues proactively
• Implement Continous Improvernent iniatives in Procurement processes.
• Manage tender processes, including document preparation, bid evaluation. and vendor selection.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives through effective negotiation and supplier consolidation, contributing to bottom-line profitability.

Sourcing & Development Senior Staff at PT. Hitachi Construction Machinery Indonesia (2021-09 – 2025-01)

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for heavy equipment components, raw material & supporting services to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity.
• Conduct market analysis on steel, mechanical parts, hydraulic system and other key material to support strategic sourcing decision.
• Identify, evaluate and develop local and international supplier to meet quality, cost and delivery requirement.
• Collaborate with design, engineering and production teams to allign procurement strategies with manufacturing needs and project timelines
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery) and implement corrective action or improvement plans when necessary.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by sourcing new material and components according to tech. specification.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives such as Value Engineering (VE), Supplier consolidation and alternative material sourcing.

Junior Engineer at PT. Erfahren Indo Nusa (2021-01 – 2021-05)

• Assist the welding engineer in creating the welding procedure specification and procedure qualification record for GTAW, SAW, SMAW. and overlays processes for pressure vessel applications.
• Reviewing Non Destructive Inspection and Metallurgy Lab testing.
• Assist the welding engineer in creating welder performance qualification.

Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management – Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) (2027)

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy – Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani (2020)