ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

Sapura Drilling; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Operations Buyer to manage procurement activities for drilling-related equipment and services. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of operational experience in the Oil and Gas industry and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. This role involves vendor management, contract oversight, and team development, offering an opportunity to drive procurement efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10 years in Procurement operational experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial contract and contract management.
• Ability to drive the team towards achieving KPIs/targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for rigs, warehouses, and supply bases.
• Oversee vendor performance and handle audits.
• Lead disposal and bidding processes for scrap materials.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Procurement management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Contract management

Education

Degree in Engineering

CIPS or relevant certification

Registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Job description

Overview

JOB PURPOSE :

The incumbent will lead a team of Operations Buyers, overseeing drilling-related procurement activities to ensure compliance with Sapura Group’s established procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities related to equipment, materials, and services requisitions for rigs, warehouses, and supply bases, ensuring alignment with Company Policies, Directives, Procedures, and the Code of Business Conduct.
• Ensure optimal TCO in the procurement of goods and services, considering cost, quality, delivery timelines, safety requirements, and technical specifications.
• Oversee the performance of critical vendors, including handling feedback, conducting internal and external audits, and managing relationships.
• Lead the disposal and bidding processes for scrap materials across Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia supply bases.
• Lead tactical procurement approaches for high-profile RFPs, including major projects like the outright purchase and disposal of scrapped rigs.
• Support the enhancement of buyer skillsets, promote a proactive and positive team culture, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Increase the utilization of Fixed Price Agreements (FPAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) to streamline procurement efficiency.
• Mentor and develop team members while preparing succession plans for both personal and team growth.
• Implement initiatives to increase procurement efficiency, including timely clearance of purchase requisitions and effective management of open service POs.
• Increase savings with good procurement initiatives such as TCO, MSA, FPAs etc.
• Review and endorse vendors during the approval process in line with company standards and compliance requirements.
• Lead procurement planning in projects by establishing RACI matrices and identifying procurement-critical deliverables to ensure accountability and timely execution.
• Preparing and presenting spend reports on procurement and category performance, cost savings, and other relevant metrics.
• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned procurement categories, aligning with overall business goals and objectives, i.e., analysing market trends, identifying potential suppliers, and developing sourcing strategies for specific categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers within assigned categories, fostering collaboration and ensuring optimal performance.

Qualifications and Relevant Experiences

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) would be an advantage.
• CIPS or relevant certification will be an advantage.
• 10 years in Procurement operational experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial contract and contract management.
• Communication skills enabling the influencing of a diverse stakeholders: Budget Owners, Requestors, Vendors etc.
• Ability to persuade, influence and propose alternatives to achieve outcomes that are acceptable to all stakeholders.
• Ability to drive the team towards achieving KPIs/targets.