Supply Chain Commercial Specialist

**Our Client is one of the Top 10 Fortune 500 MNC in the Oil and Gas industry.
**Job Scope**
- The Supply Chain Commercial Specialist will develop sourcing strategies and tactics based on a deep understanding of the current situation of the business, the business strategy and drivers, the local supplier market and global strategies.
- Designing and improving with business partners the assigned supply chains, starting with inhouse/outsource choices and (re)designs, the contracting strategy and commercial tactics and post award contract management.
- Building and maintaining strong network in the market, being fully aware of supplier developments and opportunities coming up in the market.
- Understanding the changes in the business, business drivers and external environment and triggering adjustment of supply chain end to end processes, category strategies and contracts.
- Managing relationships across the end-to-end supply chain for the assigned categories and ensuring that stakeholders understand the intent of the contract and work together to achieve the desired business outcomes.
- Determining the right remuneration model (e.g., output-based contract) to encourage the right behaviors and expectations from suppliers to optimize alignment of supply chain and asset delivery.
- Driving total cost reductions and value beyond ‘the usual’. Identifying opportunities in the contract portfolio to create more value and/or to eliminate waste.
- Driving continuous improvement by replicating game changer improvements and recommended practices. Facilitating discussions on process performance and inefficiencies.
- Conducting tenders evaluate bids & drive negotiations with Suppliers in line with CMCP guidance and in close collaboration with the business.
- Proactively identifying & understanding procurement needs from internal stakeholders and proposing competitive solutions for the end-to-end Supply Chain.
- Ensuring integrated ways of working with business and suppliers.
- Managing Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (e.g., Health Safety Security & Environment, Operations, Cost). This would involve constructively challenging the Suppliers in terms of the contract delivery and performance as well.
- Building and maintaining strong network in the market, being fully aware of supplier developments and opportunities coming up in the market.
- Ensuring strong connect across the wider Contracting & Procurement (CP) Organization to ensure continuous cross sharing and leverage of best practices.
- Leading all contracting related activities for catalyst related services and toxic waste management and support EMS and TA Key Services
- Supporting performance management of integrated warehouse service provider, including process assurance activities, and, inventory optimization initiatives.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering with working experience in contract negotiations & tender evaluation.
- At least 3 years working experience in managing oil & gas projects in either downstream/upstream
- Preferably with comprehensive experience within Contracting & Procurement (CP).
- MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification would be preferred but not mandatory.
- Able to adjust global strategies to the current situation of the local business and market conditions
- Strong and Proven Interpersonal, Influencing & Stakeholder Management Skills. Someone who is able to influence stakeholders (Business, CP, Suppliers) to work together in an integrated way and manage supplier relationships.
- Able to perform contract management (including post contract process steps) andmanage multiple workstreams at the same time
- Understand the business, the end-to-end process in the Supply Chain. Someone who can communicate in business language and translate strategy to tangible and valuable outcomes for the local business.
- Continuous improvement and simplification mindset that is able to look ahead, think strategically while focusing on day-to-day delivery.

**Mary Marquez **(EA Regn No: R1326974)

**RMA Consultants Pte Ltd **(EA Licence No: 93C4403)