Deputy Procurement Manager Jo-230410-309682

**Location**: Singapore **Salary**: Open **Industry**: Manufacturing, Engineering & Industrial **Sub-industry**: Environmental **Function**: Corporate Planning **Job Description**: **Our Client**: Our client provides solutions for some of the world's most pressing challenges through its power & renewables, environment, and new energy businesses by leveraging its proprietary technology, strong technical expertise, and proven operating capabilities. They are actively looking to hire a Deputy Procurement Manager to join their team in Singapore. **The Responsibilities**: - Strategize, coordinate, and oversee the procurement process for designated plants within the Power & Renewables Line of Business - Collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as Plant Managers, Section Manager/Head, and Engineers to understand their current and future requirements for goods, services, and works. Develop feasible, cost-effective, and strategic sourcing objectives and incorporate them into the O&M Procurement Plan - Implement procurement strategies to ensure a reliable supply and optimal value for money - Achieve competitive operational costs based on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model - Execute all procurement and contracting activities, including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and contract preparation, while consistently safeguarding the Company's best interests - Ensure compliance with the Company's and Clients' requirements, policies, and procedures throughout the procurement process - Analyze market and delivery trends to identify opportunities for change and develop procurement technologies and processes that align with these trends - Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risks, review future strategies, and identify potential cost reduction and improvement opportunities - Establish and maintain a commercially viable Supplier List, explore the market for alternative or new sources of supply (including non-traditional ones), and maintain the O&M "Approved Supplier List" - Foster and cultivate relationships with key suppliers and contractors, effectively manage these relationships, and contribute to the establishment of strong partnerships - Supervise a team of O&M Procurement Engineers/Executives responsible for designated plants - Plan resource utilization to ensure optimal allocation, balanced work distribution, and achievement of delivery schedules and targets - Provide guidance and support to staff in procurement matters by implementing business plans aligned with the Company's objectives and priorities - Ensure timely reporting of monthly procurement reports, cost savings, and cost avoidance statistics to Management - Provide sourcing support for tendering new projects and, when necessary, participate in tender reviews and evaluations - Identify training and development needs for the Procurement team members and conduct performance evaluations - Fulfil any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested by your immediate supervisor or the head of the department **The Requirements**: - Degree in Engineering or business studies with substantial procurement experience of at least 5 years - Experience in successfully leading, managing, and motivating a team - 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 - Preferably from Oil/Gas background or Power plants