Malaysia - Assistant Procurement Manager (Offshore) - APAC
Inchcape Shipping Services
Shah Alam, Selangor
Permanent
Full-time
15 days ago
Who we are At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations. We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry. Business Need / Purpose of Role The purpose of this pivotal role is to manage the procurement and sourcing activities for our growing Offshore sector. Primarily focused on the Asia Pacific region but supporting the global business, the role includes developing and implementing the Offshore procurement strategy for the region, leading operational purchasing activities, and maintaining a compliant Offshore vendor network. This key role is highly commercial, and the person will have direct interaction with customers, internal stakeholders, and senior management Duties and Responsibilities: Work closely with the Commercial VP for Offshore and Regional Procurement Manager to form and implement the Offshore procurement strategy. Lead sourcing and manage operational procurement and purchasing activities for all Offshore business in the region, and beyond where required. Ensure competitive vendor rates, and a compliant and fit for purpose vendor network. Provide stakeholders with relevant vendor pricing information for global and local commercial tenders. Ensure assigned objectives and KPI's are achieved, and a consistently high level of service is delivered to internal stakeholders and Inchcape customers. Drive innovation to facilitate efficiencies and to give Inchcape a leading position in the marketplace. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Represent Inchcape at external customer meetings. Ensure procurement compliance throughout the organisation and global supply chain. Ensure consistent and effective supply chain risk management across the region, including logging and resolving vendor issues, service failures, etc. Educate vendors on the Inchcape business and the Company's requirements, policies and terms and conditions. Any other duties as required by the Chief Procurement Officer or Regional CEO. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Experience in or exposure to Offshore logistics and supply chain activities Experience in providing procurement support for newbuild FPSO, FSU, and drilling rigs in Asia Experience of leading complex tender processes Knowledge and experience of contract and supply chain risk management Experience of vendor auditing Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and customers across multiple countries and cultures Self-starter and an innovative mindset Ability to work under minimum supervision Strong ethical values and knowledge of supply chain governance and compliance Excellent written and spoken English Education/Experience: Minimum 5 years previous experience in an Offshore procurement role Bachelor's Degree - Preferred Government contracting experience. - Desirable Experience in, or good understanding of marine port agency Project experience in China/Korea - Desirable Ability to speak other languages would be an advantage. Experience in large scale, complex, global service organization. Why Inchcape Shipping Services We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry. Our values are at the center of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these: Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture. The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships. Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry. In return, we will offer you: A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally as a minimum you will receive: Life assurance Healthcare Competitive salary Career development and progression opportunities Values Award celebration events Team building days Plus, much more! Inchcape Shipping Services is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers. If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge, and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply to this advert! #ISSthebiggerpicture