Global Procurement Specialist & Vendor Manager

McDermott International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support MDR projects by procuring materials, ensuring compliance with policies, and delivering on budget and schedule. You will interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting and Warehouse; build a vendor base; manage RFQs; and monitor supplier performance to meet project requirements.

The role requires an engineering degree and about ten years of procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with relevant procurement experience.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of the procurement process.
• Able to communicate commercial solutions clearly to procurement and non-procurement personnel.
• Experience supporting Integrated Procurement worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials for MDR projects in line with policies and budget.
• Interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and Warehouse.
• Interface externally with vendors.
• Procure materials with a good understanding of requisition requirements, international standards, codes, and regulations.
• Assist with establishment of procurement strategies for different project materials.
• Visit vendors to assess capabilities and interface with management.
• Develop and maintain a sound vendor base and monitor market trends.
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance continually.
• Facilitate Supplier Registration to register potential vendors.
• Perform RFQ process: review requisitions, issue RFQs, coordinate clarifications, and conduct commercial bid evaluations.
• Maintain sourcing list and expedite quotes from vendors.
• Prepare Recommendation of Award and obtain approvals.
• Maintain confidentiality of procurement data.
• Place POs and provide PO administration.
• Maintain PO files and audit trail for procurement documents.
• Assist expediting and resolve commercial clarifications with vendors.
• Monitor price trends, delivery lead times, and capacity.
• Assist in bid pricing with the Bids & Proposal team.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor management

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Smart Plant Materials

HR Systems

Job description

McDermott International in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support MDR projects by procuring materials, ensuring compliance with policies, and delivering on budget and schedule. You will interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting and Warehouse; build a vendor base; manage RFQs; and monitor supplier performance to meet project requirements.

The role requires an engineering degree and about ten years of procurement experience.