Project Buyer

Hanwha Ocean Offshore Business embarks on a journey to transition from a traditional shipbuilder to an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solution provider, offering products such as FPSO, FLNG, Offshore Renewables and other Floating Production Units.

Also, Hanwha Oceans’ Offshore Business Division recently expanded its global footprint by establishing new Global Business Centers in North America and Europe with the intention of becoming a project-centric and client-driven business organization. This transformation aims to offer enhanced project execution and knowledge-driven operational models by bridging the upstream culture of three continents across Asia, Europe, and America.

Together with talented people and through leadership, Offshore Business continues to deliver outstanding performance for our customers, partners, and shareholders by moving into its next phase of growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• To align with Package Manager and Package Engineer of all require specifics for the scope
• To obtain Supplier Interest to Bid and signed Non-Disclosure Agreement ahead of RFQ
• To compile all documents associated to scope of source prior to RFQ
• To issue RFQ to project bidder list and be prepared to request bidder to be qualified prior to award
• To expedite Supplier for timely submission of quality bids within due bid date
• To verify bid(s) completeness and/or ability to disqualify incomplete bid(s); disburse the technical bid to designated Package Engineer for review
• To organize and conduct bid clarification meetings (when required) with Suppliers, separate technical vs commercial sessions where applicable
• To negotiate a winning contract per project requirement; engage Legal & Contract Manager to support T&Cs when necessary
• To prepare the Commercial Bid Evaluation of bids per scope; gather the Technical Bid Evaluation and prepare Recommendation for Award to present to PMT for acceptance
• To formalize purchase requisition through procurement tool; expedite internal approvers for timely PO issuance
• Issue and expedite Supplier PO Acknowledgement, Bank Guarantee, and any commercial milestone related documentation within agreed timeline
• To manage timely approved change order (PO revision) request from Package Manager
• To anticipate potential claims (e.g.: change order, OS&D, liquidated damage, etc.) until PO close-out
• To monitor and expedite timely Supplier invoice approvals to align with agreed contractual milestone payment schedule
• To assist where required to achieve timely PO close-out

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business (master’s is a plus)
• Minimum 5 years of Oil & Gas industry knowledge
• Skilled in sourcing, market/product/supplier analysis, negotiation, and contractual formulation
• Strong time management skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills:

• Leadership
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Project management skills ( planning, budget)
• Team management
• Time management skills
• Flexible and adaptable to operational changes
• Wide range of technical knowledge
• Negotiation skills
• Contract management skills
• Savings management
• Total quality management awareness (incl quality control & continuous improvement)
• Risk & opportunities management