Senior Subcontract Buyer - Energy EPCIC (Offshore)

Kintec Global Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Subcontract Buyer - Senior 2 role is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and supports complex energy engineering and construction programs across office, fabrication, marine and site interfaces. You will drive reliable execution, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain auditable records throughout the subcontract lifecycle.

Responsibilities include sourcing, tendering, commercial evaluation, award, administration and close-out; ensure documentation control, risk reviews, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in commercial, quantity surveying, supply chain, business or engineering.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience with leadership of complex interfaces.
• Experience in offshore energy, EPC/EPCIC, transportation and installation, fabrication or marine construction environments.
• Strong written and spoken English in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the full subcontract lifecycle including sourcing, tendering, commercial evaluation, award, administration and close-out.
• Maintain subcontract documentation, correspondence, variations, claims records, securities and payment support.
• Coordinate with technical, legal, finance, project controls and package teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Identify commercial exposure early and maintain auditable records supporting decisions and negotiations.
• Lead sourcing and award of complex service and construction subcontracts, including negotiation of commercial terms and risk allocation.
• Provide guidance on tender strategy, bidder clarification and award recommendations.
• Participate in planning, coordination and progress meetings and provide concise status, risk and action updates.
• Apply document control, change management and approval requirements and maintain records suitable for audit and handover.
• Work in accordance with applicable HSE, quality, ethics and compliance requirements, escalating concerns promptly.

Skills

Safety mindset

Planning and prioritisation

Communication

Interface coordination

Problem solving

Documentation

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Degree or diploma in commercial, quantity surveying, supply chain, business, engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Subcontract Buyer - Senior 2 role is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and supports complex energy engineering and construction programs across office, fabrication, marine and site interfaces. You will drive reliable execution, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain auditable records throughout the subcontract lifecycle.

Responsibilities include sourcing, tendering, commercial evaluation, award, administration and close-out; ensure documentation control, risk reviews, and compliance with