Senior Procurement Manager

Connect Energy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Singapore is seeking an experienced procurement professional to oversee contract management and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, managing contracts worth SGD300-500 million, with extensive regional exposure in South East Asia and the Middle East. Strong negotiation and budget management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement role in oil and gas industry.
• Experience in South East Asia and Middle East procurement.
• Involvement in annual spending of SGD300million - SGD500million projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage contracts for procurement.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage budget.
• Review and implement procurement procedures and policies.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Risk management

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Supply Chain or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Procurement Director, this position is responsible to maintain corporate governance in areas of contracts and procurement, negotiating and managing contracts as well as getting involve in contract and procurement processes including defining needs and options and make recommendations.
• Assist in legal issues of the Company.
• Prepare, monitor and manage budget
• Drafting, evaluation, negotiation and execution for all types of contracts including but not limited to formal, short form, and annual contracts
• Address queries with regards to Tenders and to prepare the Tender Look - out List.
• Review and comment on tender analysis prepared by project stakeholders before it is presented to the Client
• Prepare tender evaluation reports and recommendations
• Review, develop and implement procurement and contract administration procedures, systems and policies in consultation with Management and in compliance with Company policies
• Advise and assist the Management and Projects on procurement / commercial and contractual matters / legal matters / warehouse matters
• Communicate, collaborate meetings with vendors and projects where necessary and provide advise on commercial and contractual issues
• Assist Project Manager in providing the necessary risk management services when required
• Prepare, review, clarify and address queries on contractual correspondence including consultancy agreements, draft contract documentation (such as letters of intent), tender documentation etc
• Check contract documentation and negotiate contract terms to the best interest of the Company with particular attention to managing future risk
• Identify possible areas of dispute amongst the Consultant(s), Contractor(s) as well as Client(s) and take the necessary proactive measures.
• Ensure signed contracts are communicated with all relevant parties.
• Review insurance claims arising on project
• Agree final accounts, including assessing and resolution of commercial claims
• Ensure contract close out extension or renewal
• Establish and maintain the system to pre-qualify consultants, contractors and vendors
• Establish and maintain the system to evaluate consultants, contractors and vendors
• Establish and maintain internal guidance documents and training on procurement and contracts
• Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects
• Manage claims and their associated correspondence and documentation
• Provide advice and support for overall procurement activity
• Provide the procurement governance
• Implement HSE objectives, policy and company HSE procedures within his authority limit
• Oversee Procurement Department Singapore / Vietnam / Middle East / Malaysia
• Travel to Vietnam / Malaysia / Middle East when necessary

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineer / Supply Chain or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years experience in procurement role in oil and gas industry
• Has coverage experience in South East Asia AND Middle East
• Has involved in annual spending of minimum SGD300million - SGD500 million project
• Has managed raw materials, engineering equipment and subcontractor services
• MUST have experience in onshore EPC environment (refinery / petrochemical / power / biofuel / tank farm)