Project Procurement Manager

HANWHA OFFSHORE SOLUTIONS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead project procurement activities and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing processes to deliver on-time and within-budget outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in procurement, specifically within EPCI settings, and strong leadership skills to manage teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical/project procurement experience in EPCI companies.
• Proven track record in package/category management, preferably offshore FPSO/FSO and Oil & Gas.
• Strong leadership, team, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all procurement activities during project execution.
• Develop a winning procurement strategy with various teams.
• Implement the Project Procurement Strategy established during the WIN phase.
• Monitor project schedules and supplier deliverables.

Skills

Project procurement management

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Team project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, marine, construction management, or business

Job description

Position Overview

As a Project Procurement Manager, you will oversee and manage all procurement activities during project execution to ensure they meet contractual obligations and align with Hanwha Ocean's processes and procedures. This includes coordinating a team of Buyers, Package Managers, Expeditors, Inspection Coordinators, Logistics Coordinators, and Material Controllers to deliver successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Win Phase

• Develop a winning procurement strategy with BA/BD/PLD and Strategic Sourcing teams.
• Actively participate in obtaining firm and budgetary pricing during the proposal phase.
• Review client contractual requirements and prepare the preliminary Procurement Execution Plan.
• Establish and align bidders' lists to optimize purchasing opportunities with the Supply Chain Headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations during the strategy and planning stages to lay a foundation for successful execution.

Execution Phase

• Set up Supply Chain tools, manpower plans, and processes for the project.
• Implement the Project Procurement Strategy (PPS) established during the WIN phase.
• Review and allocate package/equipment/service budgets with the Project Control team.
• Align with Legal & Contract teams on negotiation approaches with Suppliers.
• Monitor project schedules, ensuring sufficient lead time for manufacturing and construction requirements.
• Formalize the Procurement Execution Plan in alignment with the Overall Project Execution Plan.
• Organize and lead weekly procurement progress meetings, from pre-orders to post-orders and PO close-out.
• Proactively manage procurement risks and opportunities, adjusting for market conditions.
• Ensure Supplier invoices, approvals, and payment timelines are met in coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Represent the Supply Chain team in communications with the Client and Project Management Team (PMT).
• Report weekly and monthly updates on Supply Chain activities within the project.
• Drive on-time and within-budget project procurement delivery to meet the agreed Procurement Strategy.
• Minimize costs of non-quality by ensuring supplier deliverables are reviewed and accepted only after meeting required standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to package standardization and optimization plans with the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance, recommending improvements to enhance procurement effectiveness.
• Share best practices and lessons learned from completed packages to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to procurement procedures to achieve compliance with project requirements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, marine, construction management and/or business is required.
• Minimum of 10 years and above of technical/project procurement experience, with a proven track record in package/category management with EPCI companies, preferably in the offshore FPSO/FSO and Oil & Gas industry.
• Familiarity with package engineering, manufacturing, integration, inspection, testing, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated success in managing relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Possess strong leadership, team and project management skills.