VP - Procurement (EPC Business)

Job Position

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy to support EPC projects from engineering, procurement through to construction phases.
• Lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring high performance, strategic alignment, and collaboration across departments.
• Establish governance processes, procurement policies, and compliance measures.
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers and subcontractors relevant to EPC scopes (e.g., civil works, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
• Lead commercial negotiations and oversee the drafting of contracts to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Build strategic relationships with key vendors to ensure reliability, cost-effectiveness, and innovation.
• Coordinate with engineering and project management teams to ensure material and equipment requirements are accurately forecasted and fulfilled.
• Manage procurement timelines to meet project milestones and support schedule-driven delivery.
• Monitor procurement budgets and provide regular cost forecasts and reports.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and quality requirements, particularly for high-value or international sourcing.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive supplier audits, evaluations, and performance reviews.
• Promote digital procurement systems and tools to enhance visibility, traceability, and efficiency.
• Continuously improve procurement processes through automation, data analytics, and best practices.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role within the EPC, engineering, or construction industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects and international sourcing in a project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, FIDIC or EPC contractual models, and commercial negotiation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced project environments.
• Fluency in English (minimum TOEIC score of 750).
• Goal-Oriented, Unity, Learning, Flexibility.