Kerja Sepenuh Masa Senior Manager, Contract And Procurement, Gaji tinggi MYR 18,500 di ManpowerGroup Johor - Maukerja

Our client in the Engineering and Construction industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Contract Management and Procurement to lead its procurement, tendering, and contract management functions.

This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end tender processes, contract negotiations, contract administration, claims and dispute management, and procurement governance across construction and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in safeguarding the company's commercial interests, driving value-for-money procurement decisions, mitigating contractual risks, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tendering & Procurement Management

• Lead the development and enhancement of tendering policies, procedures, tender documents, and standard contract templates.
• Monitor industry developments, market trends, and supplier landscapes to support strategic sourcing and procurement planning.
• Direct the planning and execution of tender exercises, including RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs through to contract award.
• Review and endorse pre-qualification criteria and recommended bidder lists.
• Oversee consultants in preparing scopes of work, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and tender documentation.
• Lead technical and commercial evaluations of tender submissions, including assessment of pricing, contractual qualifications, financial strength, and legal standing of tenderers.
• Prepare and present procurement recommendations and justification papers in accordance with the Company's Limit of Authority.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while driving succession planning and performance management initiatives.

2. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Oversee the preparation, review, negotiation, and finalization of contracts for construction, infrastructure, consultancy, and supply agreements.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers on contractual, commercial, and pricing matters.
• Review contracts for legal, financial, tax, safety, risk management, and compliance requirements before management approval.
• Provide advice on contract interpretation and identify potential contractual risks and liabilities.

3. Contract Administration & Cost Control

• Oversee contract administration activities from award to final account closure and release of retentions.
• Review and evaluate contractor claims, progress payments, and contractual submissions.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and contract values.
• Analyze cost variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and commissioning activities comply with contract specifications and project requirements.
• Verify adequacy and validity of contractor and supplier insurance coverage.

4. Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Lead negotiations on variation orders, extension of time (EOT) claims, delay claims, disruption claims, and acceleration costs.
• Develop and implement dispute resolution strategies involving negotiation, mediation, adjudication, and arbitration.
• Collaborate with Legal and external advisors in managing contractual disputes.
• Identify potential claims and contractual issues proactively and provide recommendations to Management.

5. Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with procurement governance frameworks, company policies, statutory requirements, audit requirements, and anti-bribery and corruption standards.
• Prepare and present procurement and contract-related reports to Management and Board Committees.
• Monitor and report on procurement spend, cost savings, contract status, project cost exposure, and key risk areas.
• Maintain effective relationships with business units, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional qualification is an added advantage (e.g. MRICS, Professional Quantity Surveyor registered with BQSM, CIArb or other recognized dispute resolution accreditation, CIPS, or a master’s in construction law or project management).
• Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. BQSM, RICS, BEM, ISM) is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in construction contract administration, procurement and tendering, including claims and dispute management, preferably in infrastructure, engineering or property development.
• At least 5 years in a senior managerial role, leading a team and managing contract and procurement functions across multiple projects or business units.
• Strong industry knowledge and established professional network within the property development and construction sectors, particularly among consultants, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management, with the ability to independently review, negotiate, and advise on tender documents, contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Proven track record in managing large value tenders, contract negotiation, variation orders, extensions of time, delay and disruption claims, and dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, adjudication or arbitration.
• Well versed with prevailing market prices of construction works and building materials.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Sound contractual and technical judgement, with the ability to identify and mitigate risk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to RM18,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Senai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in Malaysia?
• Are you available immediately?
• Do you require a work visa?
• someone who has exposure in contract drafting and negotiation, claims and dispute management, legal perspective
• At least 5 years in a senior managerial role, leading a team and managing contract and procurement functions across multiple projects or business units
• Strong industry knowledge and established professional network within the property development and construction sectors, particularly among consultants, contractors, suppliers and service providers
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management, with the ability to independently review, negotiate, and advise on tender documents, contracts, and commercial agreements
• Proven track record in managing large value tenders, contract negotiation, variation orders, extensions of time, delay and disruption claims, and dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, adjudication or arbitration
• Well versed with prevailing market prices of construction works and building materials
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and influencing skills. Sound contractual and technical judgement, with the ability to identify and mitigate risk
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in construction contract administration, procurement and tendering, including claims and dispute management, preferably in infrastructure, engineering or property development.

Location:

• Senai (Required)

Work Location: In person