Job Opportunity – Buyer

EP Group of Companies; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas firm in Malaysia seeks a Procurement Specialist with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves performing procurement functions, engaging with users, negotiating with bidders, and ensuring compliance with PETRONAS procedures. Candidates should have a Diploma in Engineering and familiarity with PCIS and Microsoft Office. Interested applicants should send their CV to [e-mail] or [e-mail] before 23 Feb 2022.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Ability to analyze tender information and develop benchmarks.
• Experience in coaching buyers.

Responsibilities

• Perform tendering, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Identify and propose solutions for procurement issues.
• Develop expertise in commodities/services.

Skills

Proactive interaction with end-users

Well-versed in PETRONAS procedures

Cost-saving negotiation skills

Computer literate with PCIS

Fluency in English

Education

Diploma in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

MAXIMO

Project Procurement System (PCIS)

Job description

Responsibilities and Requirements

• The jobholder should have a Diploma or discipline preference in Engineering or its equivalent.
• Minimum 5 year experience in the related field, preferably in the oil & gas industry.
• Perform general procurement function involving tendering, evaluation, award recommendation & preparation of contractual documents.
• Proactive and close interaction with end-users to strategize/plan on procurement requirements at tender plan stage.
• Identify any potential issues that could impact procurement schedule, and highlight to Users with proposed remedial solutions.
• Well‑versed with PETRONAS upstream procurement procedures, policies & guidelines to ensure full compliance in performing the procurement activities.
• Computer literate must be experience in Project Procurement System i.e. PCIS and familiar with Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, MAXIMO is advantage.
• Knowledge of PETRONAS procurement policy and fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Liaise with relevant authority, facilitate reviews including presentation to authority to secure timely approval of tender packages.
• Develop expertise in various commodities/services. Keep abreast with market conditions that may affect services/price of materials. Analyze tender information and develop benchmark for comparison.
• Continue to seek cost saving opportunities i.e. conduct negotiation with bidders when required.
• Provide coaching to buyers.
• To apply, submit your updated CV to [e-mail] or email to [e-mail] before 23 Feb 2022 if you wish to apply for this job.