Title:  Senior Executive, Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Develop and formalise procurement strategies upon receiving Contract Action Requests (CAR) from the Head of Procurement & Contract Management (HPCM), and prepare Tender Plans (TP) for Approving Authority (AA) approval. The TP shall include proposed bidders and selection rationale, planned ITB/RFQ issuance and closing dates, evaluation criteria, procurement strategy, and estimated contract value.
• Execute approved procurement strategies in accordance with the approved Tender Plan.
• Prepare and issue Invitations to Bid (ITB) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) to approved bidders in accordance with the Tender Plan.
• Witness and ensure the proper conduct of technical and commercial bid opening exercises.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical evaluations in collaboration with the relevant technical teams.
• Monitor and coordinate the submission of evaluation documents, and manage clarifications throughout the technical and commercial evaluation stages.
• Conduct commercial evaluations of technically acceptable bids, including a review of commercial terms and conditions, and prepare the Techno-Commercial Evaluation and Award Recommendation Report (TCEAR) or Management Paper for AA approval.
• Lead and conduct commercial negotiations with bidders, where required, to achieve cost savings and secure the best commercial terms.
• Prepare Purchase Orders, Service Orders, Release Orders (PO/SO/RO), or contracts for AA approval.
• Issue approved PO/SO/RO to awarded vendors and ensure formal acknowledgement and acceptance without reservation.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Management or any equivalent 
• Alternative Qualification: Diploma with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional certifications or formal training in Supply Chain Management, particularly those relevant to the Oil & Gas industry, will be an added advantage.
• Required skill(s): Proficient in tendering and bid evaluation, including ITB/RFQ preparation, technical and commercial bid evaluation, bid clarification management, and project procurement planning to ensure alignment with project schedules, budgets, and business requirements. 
• Key quality(s): Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a proactive approach to identifying solutions, and perseverance in achieving objectives.
• Required language(s): English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Desired experience/exposure: Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including at least 5 years in Supply Chain, Procurement, Contract Management, or a related field. Specific experience in an upstream Oil & Gas environment is required.