Procurement and Contracts Advisor

VINARCO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas exploration and production company is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Advisor for a 2-year renewable contract in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves coordinating procurement activities, guaranteeing compliance with PETRONAS standards, and managing contract administration across departments. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years in the industry, robust experience with PETRONAS processes, and excellent English communication skills. Local candidates are preferred for this critical position to enhance procurement integrity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or equivalent.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas or related industry.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in PETRONAS Procurement Standard and processes.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and robust team-building skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, and execute purchasing plans and contract management strategies.
• Ensure timely implementation of new contracts and post-award activities across various departments.
• Uphold ethics and fairness in procurement and maintain confidentiality of procurement-related documents.
• Lead and manage procurement processes, covering pre-award and post-award activities.
• Develop, establish, and implement procurement procedures, standards, and systems.
• Initiate efficient and cost-effective sourcing activities.
• Prepare Tender Plans, Invitation To Bid Documents, and Evaluation Reports.
• Coordinate with PETRONAS and partners for necessary endorsements.
• Prepare reports for PETRONAS and provide procurement advice.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Team Building

Self-motivated

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or equivalent

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Procurement and Contracts Advisor

Job Description:

Client: A subsidiary of a leading oil and gas exploration and production company.

Type of hiring: 2 years renewable contract

Key Objectives:

• Coordinate the execution of purchasing activities for the COMPANY, following Company Policy and PETRONAS Procurement Standard.
• Deliver efficient procurement outcomes aligned with Company and PETRONAS standards.
• Provide monitoring and auditing functions to ensure the effective implementation of COMPANYs purchasing activities in accordance with Company and PETRONAS standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, coordinate, and execute purchasing plans and contract management strategies effectively.
• Ensure timely implementation of new contracts and post-award activities across various departments, including geological, geophysical, exploration, drilling, production operations, development, G&A, HR, IT, and SHE groups.
• Uphold ethics and fairness in procurement, enhancing the integrity of the procurement process, and maintaining strict confidentiality of procurement-related documents.

Procurement Role:

• Plan, coordinate, and administer procurement and contract management activities to meet specified deadlines.
• Lead and manage procurement processes, covering pre-award and post-award activities related to geological, geophysical, exploration, drilling, production operations, development, G&A, HR, IT, and SHE groups.
• Develop, establish, and implement procurement procedures, standards, and systems necessary for administering procurement efforts.
• Initiate efficient and cost-effective activities related to sourcing, pre-qualification, inquiry, evaluation, recommendation, and ordering.
• Prepare Pre-Qualification/Screening, Tender Plans, Invitation To Bid Documents, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Reports, and Award Recommendations.
• Coordinate with PETRONAS/approving authorities and partners to obtain necessary endorsements.
• Obtain PETRONAS/partners' approval of Tender Plans, Technical/Commercial Evaluation Criteria, Technical Evaluation Reports, Techno-Commercial Evaluation Reports, and Award Recommendation Reports.
• Prepare PETRONAS reporting for PETRONAS Contract Monitoring (PCM), Master Procurement Plan (MPP), and other reports as required by PETRONAS.
• Prepare reports on local content/foreign split and contractor participation, as required by PETRONAS.
• Provide advice to the company on PETRONAS/government procedures, rules, and regulations in the Malaysian operating environment regarding procurement activities.
• Serve as the focal point for all procurement matters, interface with User Departments, and coordinate all related activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, business administration, or equivalent.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas or related industry, including a minimum of 5 years experience in PETRONAS Procurement Standard and processes.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and robust team-building skills.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Only local candidates will be considered.