Project Procurement Lead

SBM Offshore; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Procurement Lead to oversee procurement and supply chain activities for various projects. The successful candidate will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations for high-value contracts. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering, with proven experience in managing complex procurement processes. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the energy transition while ensuring project success.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing supply chain packages for complex projects.
• Strong background in contract management, particularly high-value contracts.
• Experience with supply chain management software.
• Familiarity with industry standards in oil and gas procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and supply chain activities for specific packages.
• Develop Procurement Strategy based on lessons learned.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance improvements.
• Provide feedback on vendor performance to Category Managers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Contract management and negotiation

Project management

Vendor performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean‑infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Purpose

• As Project Procurement Lead, you oversee procurement and supply chain activities for specific packages within projects, ensuring timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality delivery of equipment and materials. This role involves managing supplier relationships, coordinating with engineering and project teams, and negotiating contracts to meet project specifications and budget requirements. The Project Procurement Lead is responsible for tracking the supply chain schedule, mitigating risks, and implementing strategies to ensure smooth project execution.

Responsibilities

• You develop the Procurement Strategy in accordance with lessons learned and input from Category Managers
• You are responsible for setting up the Tendering strategy for the Purchase Request under consideration along with Buyer and Category Manager.
• You lead commercial and contractual negotiations with the support of the Buyer and Category Manager as relevant, coordinating all required functions.
• You manage supplier relationships to foster collaboration, address issues proactively, and drive supplier performance improvements.
• You manage the interface with the vendor during Purchase Order execution ensuring that vendors activities are managed in line with project priorities.
• You provide Category Managers with continuous feedback on vendor performance and get their support in case of Purchase Orders (PO) execution issues related to strategic vendors or strategic categories
• You report progress to the Project Procurement Manager as required during the entire life of the project. You monitor the execution of the Purchase Order and proactively raise alerts to implement action plan in case of potential issue (such as schedule, cost, quality, contract…).
• You drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain process to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support long‑term project objectives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven track record in managing supply chain packages for complex projects, including offshore, onshore, or subsea equipment.
• Strong background in contract management and negotiation, particularly in high‑value contracts with technical specifications.
• Experience with ERP systems and other supply chain management software to track procurement processes and schedules.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements in oil and gas procurement and supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and meet deadlines under pressure

Expediting

Analytics and reporting

Quality Control Plans

Regulatory Management

Inspection, testing, commissioning and monitoring

SBM Product Knowledge

Purchasing Tools and Processes

Package Management

Third parties relation management

Contract Management

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group ("the Company"). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.