Category Manager - Electrical & Instrumentation

About the role

Hanwha Ocean is transforming from a traditional shipbuilder into an EPCI(O) solutions provider covering FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units and onshore energy and infrastructure projects. As Category Manager for Electrical & Instrumentation in Singapore, you will develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, support project execution through supplier relationships and contract negotiation, and evaluate supplier performance.

Key responsibilities

• Understand the category, business direction and requirements, and stay updated on market trends
• Use advanced analytics to refine the category's commercial strategy
• Collaborate with suppliers and global technology teams, and work with technical, legal, tax, risk and security experts
• Develop and negotiate global frame agreements and assess supplier competencies
• Drive supplier performance on quality, efficiency and cost, and oversee supplier interfaces (SRM)
• Evaluate Supplier Qualification Requests (SQRs) and track earned savings and YoY savings via KPIs
• Work with the Project Procurement Manager during the WIN phase to build project procurement strategies and initiate pre-agreements
• Share best practices and act as a strategic advisor and mentor between Hanwha Ocean and suppliers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business; a master's degree is preferred
• 7-10 years of strategic procurement experience in the EPCI sector of the Oil & Gas industry
• Demonstrated technical expertise in the relevant product category
• Proven experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Required skills

• Sourcing, market and supplier analysis, negotiation and contract formulation
• Planning, time management and problem-solving