Full Time Senior Buyer Jobs, salary up to SGD 6,000 in LINDE GAS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Ricebowl

Key responsibilities

Plant Maintenance Procurement:
- Manage procurement of maintenance-related goods and services including: 
- Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (ME&I) and Control systems
- Rotating Equipment and Static maintenance
- Safety assets and consumables
- Maintenance consumables
- Calibration and inspection services
- Support plant maintenance teams in sourcing critical spares and emergency requirements.
- Develop sourcing strategies to improve equipment spares availability and reduce maintenance costs.
- Establish framework agreements for frequently used maintenance services and spare parts.
- Support shutdown, turnaround, and major overhaul procurement activities.

CAPEX Project Procurement: 
- Develop procurement plans aligned with project schedules and execution strategies.
- Lead sourcing and tendering activities for: 
•  Engineering services
•  Construction contracts
•  Process equipment
•  Package equipment
•  Installation services
•  Plant upgrades and modernization projects
- Conduct commercial evaluations and bid analysis.
- Negotiate contracts, commercial terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and payment milestones.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure procurement milestones support project execution schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks impacting project delivery.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management:
- Develop category strategies for maintenance and project-related spend.
- Drive competitive bidding and market benchmarking exercises.
- Deliver measurable procurement savings and value improvement initiatives.
- Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles in supplier evaluations.
- Identify opportunities for standardization, supplier consolidation, and process optimization.
- Support regional and global sourcing initiatives where applicable.

Supplier & Contract Management: 
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers.
- Build strategic partnerships with key maintenance and project suppliers.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement programs.
- Negotiate and administer: 
•  Service Agreements
•  Framework Agreements
•  Blanket Purchase Agreements
•  Purchase Orders
•  Engineering and Construction Contracts
- Resolve supplier disputes and commercial issues.
- Ensure contractual compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management standards

Procurement Operations & Governance: 
- Manage procurement transactions using SAP, Ariba, or equivalent procurement systems.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and audit requirements.
- Maintain complete sourcing and contract documentation. 
- Support internal and external audits. 
- Promote procurement best practices and governance standards across the organization

Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of relevant Procurement working experience 
- Project procurement management is a must
- Experience in the oil and gas industry