Job Description

Direct Search Global is working with a Japanese petrochemical company to fill the role of Senior Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) Advisor/Executive to be based in their Singapore plant. The plant location is at Jurong Island. Transportation is provided at Jurong East.

Why This Job?

Petrochemical industry is one of Singapore\'s key economic sectors, whereby Jurong Island is the heart of Singapore\'s energy and chemicals industry. OSBL is key in managing cost to maintain / expand a petrochemical plant.

This job allows you to work closely with the Managing Director and Manufacturing Director and support them in overseeing OSBL contract negotiations (for utility, raw material, wastewater/liquid, related contractor, etc.). Meanwhile, you get to expand your network by liaising with vendors, suppliers and internal teams from HQ in Tokyo and other global entities.

Who Should Apply?

OSBL Executive who has 5-8 years of experience in managing OSBL projects within petrochemical industry, is looking forward to advancing his/her career in a multi-national company with the HQ in Japan.

s:

• Planning, directing, and negotiating all OSBL contracts with the goal of maximizing the company\xe2\x80\x99s benefits in terms of contract duration, timing, cost impact, supply reliability, and flexibility for business continuity.
• Collaborating with managers, project teams, and head office (Tokyo and other global entities) to resolve issues or conflicts arising among different divisions/departments/project teams and make well-founded decisions.
• Identifying and reviewing any risks, concerns, or pertinent information that could impact the company\xe2\x80\x99s business, finance, and operations, and providing recommendations for effective actions.
• Offering solutions or ideas to enhance internal operations related to daily or project transactions based on past experiences.
• Conducting external audits of suppliers/vendors or evaluating and proposing corrective/preventive/improvement actions.
• Advising and supporting purchasing or project teams to streamline and improve the efficiency of their activities/work.
• Reporting the above matters to superiors and fulfilling any other duties or assignments as directed by superiors.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in OSBL contract and petrochemical industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attentive to details
• Able to work independently.
• Strong negotiation skill

*This role is 1-year contract term.

Direct Search Global