Procurement Buyer

Principle & Accountabilities: 1. Responsible to manage Purchase Request associated with TA (turnaround) up to Conversion to Purchase Order in accordance to CPPM and RtP process. 2. Responsible to manage contracts related to TA for the overall development and delivery (including tender, negotiation and award and the post-award contract management and continuous improvement against the deals) of procurement strategy to maximize the value of spend on a total life cycle basis under the guidance and lead of the lead buyer. 3. Ability to interface effectively with CP and End User across a wide variety of backgrounds and levels, both at the plant and with parent company. 4. Garner support for key procurement goals and objectives via stakeholder and vendor management relationship during procurement activities. 5. Assist other Senior Buyers to develop market-based category intelligence and category strategies. 6. Maintain understanding of CP policies and procedures, Approval processes, Requisition to Pay processes, ERP related processes and procedures etc. 7. Understand and utilize negotiation strategies and tactics based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cost modelling etc. 8. Understand Materials Management Process, Including Inventory & Warehouse Management. 9. Understand and execute CP Processes and Systems effectively. 10. Accountable for maintaining records (hardcopy & softcopy) & filling for the respective portfolio. 11. Assist the team to train key stakeholders such Contract Owner, Contract Holder and End-users on CP process, procedures and also Supplier conferences and refresher courses. 12. Focal point for internal and external audit for respective contracts under his/her responsibility. 13. Responsible to train new joiners and on-boarding as a buddy. 14. Ensure Governance is upheld in all tender that is carried out. Advice and advocate Processes Governance to End Users. 15. Responsible to deliver Third Party Spend Saving (TPPS) during procurement activities as per Goal and Performance Appraisal (GPA). 16. To support Contract Holder in managing post award contract management including contract review, dispute resolution and contract close out. Requirement: 1. University degree holder in Finance / Accounting/ Supply Chain/ Logistics/related fields 2. 4 - 5 years of relevant procurement experience Oil and Gas (downstream manufacturing operation) as a Buyer managing contractors or other contract related experience. 3. Knowledge of contract and procurement policy and strategy with understanding related SOP on procurement processes. 5. Experienced in stakeholder engagement. 6. Self-starter and able to work independently. 7. Good verbal and written communications and negotiation skills.
We are a manpower solutions provider specializing in human capital and contingent workforce management. Our core sectors of expertise are professional services, oil & gas industry, shared services market, financial services markets, information technology and outsourcing.
Bachelor's or Equivalent