Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan, organize and manage the procurement process for all assigned plants under Power & Renewables Line of Business
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders (Plant Managers, Section Manager/Head and/or Engineers) to understand their current and anticipated demand for goods, services and works. Establish viable, cost-effective and strategic sourcing objectives and integrate these requirements into the O&M Procurement Plan
• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money. Deliver competitive cost for operations based on TCO (Total cost of Ownership) model
• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts - Ensure the Company\'s best interest is consistently achieved
• Ensure that the procurement process is in adherence to Company\'s and Clients\' requirements, policies and procedures
• Analyse market and delivery trends so as to implement change and develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improve opportunities
• Develop and maintain a commercially sound Supplier List, survey the market for alternate / new supply sources including non-traditional ones and maintain O&M "Approved Supplier List"
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and contractors, manage relationships and assist in building effective partnerships
• Managing a team of O&M Procurement Engineers/Executive for assigned plants
• Plan the utilisation of resources and ensure they are optimised, work allocation is distributed evenly as well as delivery schedules and targets are met
• Provide guidance and support to staff on procurement through the implementation of business plans and aligned to business outcomes in support of the objectives and priorities of the Company
• Ensure that the monthly procurement reports and cost savings/cost avoidance statistics are reported on-time to Management
• Provide sourcing support for tendering of new projects, and when necessary, participate in Tender reviews and evaluations
• Identify training and development needs for the Procurement team personnel and undertake performance appraisals
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of department from time to time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A good degree in Engineering or business studies with substantial procurement experience of at least 5 years
• Experience in successfully leading, managing and motivating a team of minimum 3 staff
• Good financial acumen with track record in delivering procurement benefits including finance savings
• Working knowledge in plant Operation & Maintenance environment, tenders and sub-contracting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of financial, legal, contract law ("PSSCOC, FIDIC Conditions of Contract, etc.") and corporate social responsibility issues
• A good team player who is able to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multi-cultural setting and work well with other departments and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to negotiate, is resourceful, decisive and possess excellent analytical skills
• High integrity, maturity and self-motivated
• Proficiency in SAP S/4 HANA ERP, SAP Ariba System and IBM Maximo application is a strong plus

BUSINESS UNIT
Keppel Infrastructure