Subcontracting Manager

ALES ASIA was founded in Taiwan in 2006. Our factory is located in the Taichung Science Park in Taiwan and it has class 1000 and 100 cleanroom (192 m2) and ISO 9001 certificates. 

We provide a proven, reliable and cost effective solution to worldwide special gas delivery equipment needs, including gas cabinets, valve manifold boxes. Beside, we also have capabilities of customizing manifold and controller PLC ; HMI design, and calculation service to ensure customer need is met. ALES ASIA's customers are located all over the world, and our product are widely used in various industry such as semiconductor foundries, LCD, LED, Solar, lab, institute and other applications. We strives for continuous improvement in terms of product quality, production capacity and services. We will always be flexible, innovative, agility and adaptive to meet and exceed customer needs.

• Develop in collaboration with the Project Director the project subcontracting strategy
• Prepare and issue the tendering for all the project design or construction packages
• Manage the entire tendering process, including pre-qualification of contractors, bid evaluation, and being part of the subcontractor selection committee,
• Prepare the contract terms and conditions, lead the contracts negotiation and awarding,
• Manage the contracts (change, payments, claims, close out, performance evaluation),
• Follow-up with the project team the subcontractors performance and capabilities (such as meeting project requirements and deadlines),
• Monitor subcontractor progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve any disputes,
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies,
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and industry stakeholders,
• Report as per company governance on subcontracting activities and project progress,
• Collaborate closely with the Project Director and project team members to ensure seamless project execution and contributing to a performing one team mindset,
• Contribute to the company proposal development efforts to win new businesses as needed,
• Regularly identify, evaluate, and source new contractors in the region (Taiwan or other Asia-Pacific geographies) to expand the company’s network and develop new opportunities,
• Perform as needed the local procurement for material, equipment and various services including certification, transport, handling or storage
• Supports projects to ensure that the Subcontracting/Procurement process is managed in a timely and proficient manner. Control the progress, adherence to the contractual schedule and forecast the costs at completion of his/her works.
• Contribute to the company continuous improvement programs, including proactive lessons learnt consolidation and continuous improvement of the company processes and templates

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in subcontracting management within the construction industry in Taiwan, and offshore project exposure would be a plus
• Experience in procurement (goods and services) and related activities
• Proven experience in managing complex subcontracting processes for industrial plant projects, ideally with experience in air separation units and related facilities
• Strong knowledge of Taiwan construction practices, regulations, and local market conditions
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Mandarin and in English, other languages will be a plus
• Agile in working independently and as part of an international / multi-cultural teams
• Safety committed and Ethical mindset in line with the company values
• International mobility, Open-mindness

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.