Project Procurement Manager

Location: County of Paintearth No. 18
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Sabrina Iman

Contact email: sabrina@aurora-talent.com
Job ref: 41290
Published: 4 days ago

🌟 We're Hiring: Project Procurement Manager

📍 Location: Kuala Lumpur

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Are you a procurement leader with experience in large-scale infrastructure or power plant projects? Join our team and drive strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement execution across critical EPCC environments.

 

About the Role:

The Project Procurement Manager will lead and oversee procurement operations across power plant or large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic sourcing, contract governance, and supply chain alignment with project milestones. The role requires strong leadership, negotiation expertise, and an in-depth understanding of procurement and vendor dynamics specific to the energy sector, particularly in EPCC environments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Procurement Leadership

  • Develop, implement, and enhance procurement strategies in line with project cost, schedule, and quality objectives
  • Lead negotiations with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to secure optimal commercial and contractual terms
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders including engineering, site, finance, and legal teams to ensure procurement requirements are clearly understood and fulfilled
  • Collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to anticipate procurement needs and plan resource allocation accordingly

2. End-to-End Procurement Governance

  • Oversee the complete procurement cycle: sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, purchase order issuance, delivery tracking, and payment processing
  • Ensure adherence to corporate procurement policies and procedures, including documentation compliance and audit readiness
  • Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFQs, RFPs, and POs according to project specifications
  • Manage requisitions, purchase orders, and execution of contracts for all project-related components
  • Lead procurement activities for Long Lead Items (LLIs), including change orders and variation claims
  • Support contract administration and ensure accuracy of procurement documentation, including LOAs, payment terms, and warranties

3. Vendor & Contract Management

  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure technical and contractual compliance
  • Monitor vendor performance, delivery schedules, and the quality of goods and services
  • Ensure contractual terms are upheld, including warranties, performance bonds, and milestone deliveries

4. Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Manage procurement budgets and align procurement activities with project cash flow plans
  • Implement cost control measures and ensure compliance with internal policies and project timelines
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and scope optimization within the procurement process

5. Compliance & Risk Management

  • Minimize commercial and logistical risks through planning, risk assessments, and insurance coordination
  • Proactively identify potential procurement risks or delays and recommend corrective actions
  • Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions for reporting and audit purposes
  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with environmental, legal, regulatory, and HSE standards

6. Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

  • Supervise timely material deliveries, transportation arrangements, and warehousing, especially for heavy or specialized equipment
  • Provide regular updates to the Project Director and Management team on procurement KPIs, lead times, and supply chain challenges

7. Market & Industry Analysis

  • Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and vendor capacity to support decision-making
  • Explore alternative sourcing options and emerging technologies to improve procurement efficiency

 

What You Bring:

  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills in an EPCC/project-based environment
  • Proven experience in large-scale procurement, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector
  • Excellent coordination abilities across cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, legal)
  • Solid knowledge of procurement governance, contract management, and vendor sourcing
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced project environment