Procurement Lead

• Be part of a regional transformation
• Join a dynamic and high-growth team
• Strategic career growth and impact

Our client is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive the EPC contract strategy and execution for cross-border infrastructure projects, manage sourcing and vendor relationships, ensure contract compliance, and collaborate with teams to optimize procurement outcomes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract strategy and execution to drive timely, efficient, and risk-smart delivery of cross-border infrastructure.
• Oversee the full sourcing lifecycle for goods and services by ensuring that deals align with company policy, delivers value, and supports system reliability.
• Craft and implement sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and risk at every project phase.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with strategic vendors by tracking performance, driving collaboration, and troubleshooting issues swiftly.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors and suppliers by determining terms that protect our interests while maintaining resilient partnerships.
• Work in close alignment with technical and commercial team to ensure procurement approach supports project objectives
• Monitor and enforce contractual commitments across the project lifecycle to resolve issues early and keep delivery on track.
• Maintain detailed records of legal documents and payment terms to ensure full compliance, clarity, and accountability at all project phases.
• Develop knowledge and database of suppliers, products, and market intel to effectively elevate sourcing outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Experience with progressive procurement and managing EPC contracts in the energy industry.
• Familiarity with transmission infrastructure, manufacturing and installation processes, and engineering services procurement
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders to collaborate, influence, balance multiple priorities and solve problems
• Self-driven, positive and enthusiastic
• Enjoy interacting with people and possess good verbal and written skills.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in SAP and/or procurement systems will be advantageous
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin (required for effective communications with Mandarin-speaking partners)