Our client, a leader in the marine shipping and oil & gas sector, has an immediate need for a Supply Chain Specialist to support LNG operations. This is a contract opportunity (6–12+ months) focused on end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management within a complex, compliance-driven environment.
This role will play a critical part in supporting LNG facilities, marine, and terminal operations through competitive tendering, contract negotiation, and full-cycle procurement execution using SAP.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through purchase order issuance, delivery, and closeout in SAP
- Lead and support RFP, RFQ, and competitive tender processes, including documentation, bidder coordination, and evaluations
- Develop clear, comprehensive RFP packages in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Logistics
- Analyze commercial and technical bid evaluations and support supplier selection recommendations
- Ensure procurement activities align with cost, quality, schedule, compliance, and risk objectives
- Monitor and optimize total cost of ownership while meeting delivery and operational requirements
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, MSAs, delivery schedules, and performance metrics
- Maintain complete, audit-ready tender documentation and enforce governance standards
- Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers in compliance with HSE and ethical standards
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively address quality, delivery, or commercial risk issues
- Support fleet and LNG operational sourcing strategies
- Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics on OS& D (Overage, Shortage, and Damage) resolution
- Maintain strong day-to-day relationships with internal stakeholders and provide sourcing guidance
- Work with local and international vendors to ensure timely and compliant delivery of goods and services
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or related field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably within LNG, oil & gas, marine, energy, or large industrial environments
- Strong hands-on experience managing RFP, RFQ, and competitive tendering processes
- Demonstrated experience in commercial negotiations and contract management
- Experience working within an ERP system (SAP highly preferred)
- Solid understanding of supplier risk management and compliance governance
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Key Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of procurement and sourcing best practices
- Strong understanding of RFP governance and competitive tendering processes
- Commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
- Detail-oriented, compliance-driven mindset
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams
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