Senior Procurement Strategist — Projects & Supply Chain

McDermott International; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to strengthen the procurement discipline across projects. The role focuses on leading procurement strategy within the Project Management Team, interfacing with clients and vendors to ensure milestones are met and budgets are controlled.

You will develop procurement plans and maintain auditable files, supporting the SCM function throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant procurement experience across complex projects.
• Professional procurement qualification preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Experience managing multiple procurement packages within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement strategy within the Project Management Team.
• Interface with client and vendors to meet milestones.
• Develop a Project Procurement execution plan.
• Maintain auditable procurement files and record retention procedures.
• Oversee project supply chain activities and budget control.
• Resolve disputes and manage change orders with vendors.
• Provide independent advice to PMT during project tenure.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Database knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SPMAT

Oracle

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to strengthen the procurement discipline across projects. The role focuses on leading procurement strategy within the Project Management Team, interfacing with clients and vendors to ensure milestones are met and budgets are controlled.

You will develop procurement plans and maintain auditable files, supporting the SCM function throughout the project lifecycle.