Contract Manager

UES HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

UES HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.

invites a seasoned procurement specialist to lead and support procurement functions for engineering, procurement and construction projects within public infrastructure contexts. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, contract administration, and negotiation of favourable terms, working across Tender/Business Development, Project, QS and Finance teams to ensure risk mitigation and value delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project contract administering role and procurement
• Proven knowledge of contracting for procurement management and public sector standards
• Experience with water and wastewater MEICA projects is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement process including strategic sourcing and subcontracting
• Review and resolve commercial/technical ambiguities before award
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms; administer procurement agreements
• Support post-contract administration and monitor variations
• Coordinate with legal for disputes; assist mediation/arbitration
• Maintain procurement records and documentation
• Collaborate with Tender/BD, Project, QS, Finance to shape contracting strategies
• Supervise procurement team and budget monitoring

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Engineering degrees (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical)

Construction Management

Quantity Surveyor

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

• Hands-on and with comprehensive experience at past in procurement process and supporting (or leading) procurement functions cover strategic sourcing and subcontracting.
• Conversant of contractual terms and conditions in particular for Engineering, Procurement and Construction Works, and Public Infrastructure Projects.
• Collaborate across internal departments- Tender/ Business Development, Project, Quanity Surveyor, Finance Team to ensure operational consistency, shape contracting strategies and frameworks that support long-term business objectives.
• Review and Resolve commercial/technical ambiguities before award, Negotiate favourable pricing and commercial terms, Manage and administer of the procurement contractual agreements, ensure risk mitigation.
• Manage post contract administration, support QS in evaluating variation orders and commercial disputes.
• Support dispute avoidance strategies and assist in mediation, adjudication, arbitration where require. Coordinate with legal counsel when dispute arises.
• Maintaining and updating of all procurement associated contractual documentation and records.
• Communicate and work very closely with the project team for preparation of the invitation of the request for proposal and administering of the purchase requisition and award consent with the project team.
• Supervise and guide and monitor procurement team including procurement executives and admin personnel of the day to day procurement operation.
• Supporting Project Leads in budget monitoring.
• With experience in auditing and its procedures and compliances.
• With good oral and written command in English and with effective communication skills with all levels and he/she shall be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel and Power Point

Requirements

• At least 8 years working experience and with either Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical), Construction Management or Quantity Surveyor, preferably in A1/L6 Main Contractor or EPC Contractor, in project contract administering role.
• Applicants with more than 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for a Senior role.Good knowledge and with experience within the various contracting associated with procurement management.
• Good knowledge and with vast exposure at past with Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and Contract Law.
• Good analytical and negotiation skills.
• Preferably with those with comprehensive experience in water and wastewater industries especially in Process and Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Control Automation (MEICA) Works