Assistant Manager/Manager, Procurement & Contracts Management

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Integrated Urban Solutions

Play a role in building smart and sustainable cities! With over 30 years of experience, we transform raw land into thriving developments across Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. As a key growth engine, our Integrated Urban Solutions segment strives to be Asia's fastest-growing industrial solutions provider. By delivering efficient energy solutions and pioneering innovative water resource management, we enable the growth of vibrant, future-ready communities.

Job Description

The Assistant Manager / Manager, Procurement & Contracts Management is responsible for supporting the procurement, commercial, cost estimation and contract administration functions for industrial park, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing and infrastructure development projects.

The role will manage the end-to-end procurement and tendering process, cost planning, contract administration, variation management and commercial risk control for Design & Build (D&B), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), consultancy and specialist contractor packages. The successful candidate shall work closely with Design & Construction Management, Finance, Legal and external consultants to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, contractual requirements and corporate governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Tender Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for development projects.
• Prepare tender schedules and procurement plans.
• Manage pre-qualification exercises for consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare RFPs, tender documents and contract documentation.
• Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations.
• Conduct commercial clarifications and negotiations with tenderers.
• Prepare tender evaluation reports and award recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements and approval authorities.
• Maintain approved vendor databases and market intelligence.

2. Cost Estimation & Budget Management

• Review consultant cost plans and contractor pricing submissions.
• Perform cost benchmarking using historical and market data.
• Conduct quantity review and validation of estimates.
• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support project feasibility studies and business case evaluations.
• Monitor project budgets and forecast final costs.
• Evaluate financial implications of design changes and project risks.

3. Contract Administration

• Administer Design & Build (FIDIC preferred), DBB, consultancy and service contracts.
• Review and manage contractual correspondence.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review and assess variation orders, claims and extension of time submissions.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes.
• Monitor contractual milestones, deliverables and key obligations.
• Assist project teams on contract interpretation and commercial matters.
• Prepare contract amendments and supplemental agreements.

4. Commercial & Cost Control

• Review progress claims and payment recommendations.
• Monitor approved budgets against commitments and expenditures.
• Manage variation registers and claims registers.
• Prepare monthly cost and commercial reports.
• Support project forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout project execution.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for commercial decisions.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Design and Construction Management, HSSE, Finance and Legal teams.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Support management reporting and project reviews.
• Build strong relationships with industry partners and market participants.

6. Governance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company procurement and contracting policies.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Participate in process improvement and digitalisation initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of procurement and contract management best practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building, Project Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience in:
• Industrial park development projects.
• Warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or industrial facilities.
• Design & Build contract management.
• Construction procurement and tender management.
• Cost estimation and cost planning.
• Contract administration and commercial management.
• Contractor and consultant management.
• Preferred:
• FIDIC contract experience.
• Vietnam construction market experience.
• Experience with both pre-contract and post-contract activities.
• Experience handling projects exceeding USD 10 million.
• Technical Competencies:
• Cost estimating and budgeting.
• Tendering and procurement.
• Contract administration.
• Variation and claims management.
• Commercial negotiations.
• Cost reporting and forecasting.
• Quantity surveying principles.
• Construction scheduling fundamentals.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Microsoft Excel and cost management tools.
• Personal Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially astute and detail-oriented.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Good stakeholder management skills.
• Strong integrity and governance mindset.
• Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!