Subcontract Buyer - Senior 2

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

Subcontract Buyer - Senior 2

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Function

Subcontracts

Work Setting

Project / corporate office with site or offshore interface as required

Sector

Energy engineering & construction

Employment

Project-based / contract or permanent, subject to assignment

Role Purpose

The Subcontract Buyer - Senior 2 will support the safe, controlled and efficient delivery of complex energy engineering and construction activities from a Kuala Lumpur base, working across multidisciplinary office, fabrication, marine and field interfaces as required. The role is accountable for reliable execution within its discipline, timely coordination with stakeholders, and maintenance of clear, auditable records.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in commercial, quantity surveying, supply chain, business, engineering or a related discipline, with relevant subcontracting experience.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience, including leadership of complex interfaces or work scopes.
• Experience in offshore energy, EPC/EPCIC, transportation and installation, fabrication or marine construction environments is strongly preferred where relevant to the role.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.

Core Competencies

• Safety and quality mindset
• Planning and prioritisation
• Clear technical/commercial communication
• Interface and stakeholder coordination
• Problem solving and sound judgement
• Accurate documentation and follow-through
• Leadership and coaching
• Risk-based decision making

Additional Requirements

• Based in Kuala Lumpur with flexibility to travel to yards, ports, vessels, offshore locations or supplier premises when the assignment requires.
• Able to work to project deadlines and, where operationally necessary, support extended hours, mobilisation windows or offshore rotations.
• Any offshore medical, safety training, professional certification or competency requirement will depend on the final work scope and mobilisation location.