Senior Subcontracts Specialist

McDermott International,; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to enhance subcontract practices. The successful candidate will manage tender processes, ensure compliance with policies, and provide guidance to leadership. Ideal applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management and 6-10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and the ability to prioritize tasks. This role also involves preparing presentations and conducting audits.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in subcontracts.
• Field experience preferred.
• Ability to work well in a multifunctional team.

Responsibilities

• Create and conduct RFPs and manage tender correspondence.
• Responsible for pre-award activities and risk management.
• Prepare and present subcontract management presentations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes

Proven ability to develop and negotiate complex subcontracts

Effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks

Experience with bid processes and evaluations

Ability to ensure compliance with subcontract policies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Oracle Supplier Management Application

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the subcontracts discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the subcontracts discipline. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist solves complex problems and uses their discipline‑specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the subcontracts team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)
• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Field experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate and administer complex subcontracts and comprehend related policies
• Demonstrate effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
• Demonstrate ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies
• Experience with the bid process and bid evaluation

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Create & conduct RFP (Request for Proposal) / ITB’s (Invitation to Bid) including vendor pre‑qualifications in Supplier Management Application (Oracle) and drafting Subcontract documents
• Manage tender correspondence, negotiate terms & conditions, shortlist, bid tabulations, and draft recommendations for award
• Responsible for all pre‑award activities through the Subcontract Award
• During Subcontract formation, responsible for cost avoidance, cost savings, and risk management review and details
• Participate in subcontract management strategy development and implementation
• Provide guidance regarding subcontract management matters to site leadership
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
• Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with Company/Project policies and procedures before execution
• Ensure proper handling of pre‑award subcontracts, support documentation, and related files
• Participate in internal self‑audits of the subcontracting process
• Prepare pre‑award subcontracting reports
• Maintain direct liaison with Project Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
• Understand and comply with project sourcing strategy
• May assist the key Super User with system responsibilities
• Support the resolution of subcontract related issues
• Work to actively identify potential issues before they impact project budget or schedule
• Support the subcontractor performance review and close out process