Purchasing Specialist
Core
Managing procurement of goods and services for large EPC projects, negotiating supplier terms, and ensuring timely material flow.
Role type
Senior IC purchasing specialist
Builds
Procurement operations for large EPC projects in refining, LNG, petrochemical, and chemical industries
Domain
Energy transition, industrial engineering, supply chain
Required skills
Procurement lifecycle management, supplier negotiation, cost reduction, contract execution, category strategy, supplier base development, claim resolution
Preferred skills
Lumpsum procurement experience, international project management, Mandarin language proficiency
Technologies
MS Office products
Responsibilities
Execute cradle-to-grave purchasing activities including bid, evaluate, award, and agreement execution; Negotiate favorable terms and long-term contracts with suppliers; Drive cost reduction initiatives and forecast key cost drivers; Develop category-specific sourcing strategies; Identify corrective actions for quality or schedule issues; Maintain long-term supplier partnerships; Conduct orderly closeout of procurement operations including claims settlement
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC