Project Sourcing Manager

As the Project Sourcing Manager, you will have to support and implement regional project sourcing strategy, process and objectives for all Malaysia's asset-based projects, to progressively set up country level sourcing team. You will also support the operation procurement activities through project life cycle. 

Reporting to the Head of Project Sourcing (SEA), you will be part of the procurement team and regional technical office and will be based in Malaysia. You will work closely with Business Development team, Engineering team, Project Management team, Automation and Digitalization team, Assets Performance Management team, Operation team, Finance team and Legal team.

Responsibilities 

• Lead country-level sourcing and pre-qualification on key suppliers and seek synergies with South East Asia region on strategic suppliers

• Work closely with the engineering team to understand projects specifics and assess Project Capex accordingly - manage and validate quantity take-off and estimation as design information during feasibility study and design stage.

• Support internal stakeholders from development to construction to operation in regards to vendors / contractors relationship.

• Lead and manage Project Sourcing Process including prepare RFP/tender, evaluate RFP/RFQ for key direct suppliers and contractors, perform total cost of ownership analysis and evaluate RFP/tender submission and selection, issue letter of appointments, coordinate alignment with internal functional departments, tender memo for approval until contract signing.

• Manage country Capex and Opex vendor/technical database, benchmark and dashboards.

• Apply database for data analysis, Power BI dashboard and visualization for decision making.

• Develop and optimize Capex/RFP/Database tools and workflows with SEA engineering team.Support operation and maintenance team for supplier engagement and comprehensive solution.

• Perform the training and organize knowledge sharing technical workshop with Malaysia team.

• Apply the governance and implement suitable organisational procedures.

• Guaranty all Group rules and policies are correctly applied throughout the procurement/supply process.

  Steer the “Procure to Receive” process to drive efficiency and reduce non-complianc

• Manage operational procurement process including vendor management and PO issuance.

• Monitor the quality of the purchasing process by reviewing purchase channels, pricing, and non-compliance.

• Provide input to category management by identifying opportunity areas such as standardization, supplier enablement, changes in purchasing processes, etc.

• Identify possible synergies and share best practice. 

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering/Procurement/Supply Chain or equivalent 
• At least 8 years experience in project sourcing, quantity surveying and/or project management 
• Experience in Cooling Systems, On-Site Utility and Solar Project preferred
• Certified Procurement Professional or MRICS will be an advantage 
• Goal getting, driven, committed, with strong planning and execution capabilities
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels while maintaining string ethics and professionalism.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills