Subcontracts Specialist

McDermott International,; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist to manage subcontractor performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management and 3-6 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing subcontractor bidding processes and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and safety plans. Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills are essential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality subcontract management.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in subcontracts.
• Ability to analyze solutions using standard procedures.
• Understanding of key business drivers for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor bidding documents and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with subcontract obligations.
• Maintain awareness of HSE Plan and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication and presentation skills

Effective problem solver

Good decision-maker

Effective negotiator

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Overview

The Subcontracts Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of subcontracts and with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward subcontracts problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures, as well as building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Subcontracts Specialist understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations through analysis of possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)
• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Effective communication and presentations skills
• Effective problem solver
• Good decision-maker
• Effective negotiator

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the performance and direction of subcontracts input into bid proposal activities including compilation of subcontractor bidding documents, evaluations, and other related information
• Responsible for the performance and direction of all subcontracts commercial and administrative work within the project
• Follow global procedures outlined in the management system
• Maintain awareness of the content of the HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) Plan and the actions required in the event of an emergency
• Cooperate in the implementation of the HSE Plan overall and as it applies to subcontractors
• Insure that contractual obligations are met by the subcontractor
• Identify, evaluate, prepare, and subsequently agree to subcontract work scope changes and monitor risks to the project
• Process changes with the subcontractor as directed by the Subcontract Manager or other lead
• Develop and update cost subcontract forecasts for input to Project Controls Manager
• Provide input to project weekly/monthly report
• Understand and comply with the overall sourcing strategy
• May act as an understudy to more senior resources who work with subcontract systems
• Escalate issues to subcontract leadership in a timely manner