Mala Ettiappen

• Developed end-to-end procurement strategy covering sourcing, supplier management, governance, operations, risk & compliance, cost optimization, and market analysis across upstream, downstream, midstream, and gas sectors. • Executed 150+ high-value tenders and managed post-award activities across diverse categories, including EPCC, EPIC, EPC, and 3PL contracting models. • Designed category plans for logistics, engineering & construction, drilling, chemicals, and mechanical scopes to maximize value, minimize risk, and align procurement with business objectives. • Championed digital procurement adoption (e.g., myProcure), improving transparency and decision- making, and achieving a 42% reduction in procurement lead time through continuous improvement initiatives. • Managed a team of sourcing specialists across multiple business units, providing strategic direction, mentoring, and performance management to drive procurement excellence. • Delivered multimillion-dollar savings through strategic planning, commercial analysis, and value- driven procurement initiatives. • Led supplier performance management, contract administration, dispute resolution, and SRM activities, strengthening relationships and ensuring delivery against KPIs and SLAs. • Led cross-functional supplier risk assessments and ensured compliance with regulatory and contractual standards, reinforcing enterprise-wide supply chain resilience. • Oversaw PAC/PSC documentation processes, ensuring strategic alignment with PPS requirements and streamlining submission workflows to enhance compliance and turnaround efficiency.

• Awarded 300+ tenders across drilling, logistics, chemicals, and mechanical/instrumentation categories. • Developed and implemented procurement strategies by providing insights, analytics, and reporting to support strategic decisions and category management. • Proactively managed supplier relationships by mitigating risks, resolving bottlenecks and disputes, and advising stakeholders on supply chain, commercial, risk, and contractual matters. • Utilized analytical tools for supplier data analysis, spend analysis, and market research to drive cost savings and performance reporting. • Negotiated contract terms and optimized sourcing strategies to achieve significant cost savings and value creation. • Led digital procurement transformation initiatives and served as SME for Category Strategy Heatmaps, Cost Modelling, Market Intelligence, and RFQ/RFP/RFX issuance via SMART GEP. • Mentored junior staff on sourcing strategies, compliance, tender evaluation, contract management, and supplier engagement. • Managed PAC/PSC paperwork lifecycle, from review to approval letter issuance, ensuring submissions aligned with PPS requirements and met all compliance deadlines.

• Supported multimillion dollar greenfield projects (TAPIS Rejuvenation EOR, TELOK A & B) by monitoring procurement and PO tracking systems to ensure on time delivery. • Directed logistics and expediting activities, coordinating with suppliers, internal teams, authorities, and shipping agents to meet project schedules. • Tracked shipments, resolved delays, and managed documentation, customs clearance, inspections, and shipment arrangements. • Resolved material discrepancies, vendor claims, payment issues, and delivery disputes to maintain project continuity. • Escalated supply chain risks and implemented corrective actions through project meetings and process improvements. • Coordinated with warehouse and material teams to prioritize urgent items, schedule unloading, and secure critical materials using ERP systems. • Ensured contract compliance by leading FAT, SIT, and MRIR inspections and verifying supplier adherence to specifications. • Delivered weekly dashboards and reports on material status, logistics performance, and cost insights for project and procurement stakeholders

• HOOK-UP AND COMMISSIONING FOR 10" X 20.754 KM PIPELINE PL347 • HOOK-UP AND COMISSIONING J4 DP-A (ADDITIONAL FLOWLINE) • CPOC - CARRY OVER WORKS ON JKA/MDC/MDB & CPOC MLQD OFFSHORE DAMAGE A'MENT • DULANG COMPRESSED GAS CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CGCE) -YEAR 2007-2010 GRE INSTALLATION • HOOK-UP AND COMMISIONING FOR KAKG-A & KAV-A(KUMANG CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT) • HOOK-UP AND COMMISIONING FOR SAMARANG (PHASE 1) ACCELERATED DRILLING) DEVELOPMENT PROJECT & HOOK-UP AND COMMISIONING FOR SUMANDAK NAG DEVELOPMENT • TOPSIDE MAJOR MAINTENANCE (TMM) SERVICES • TIONG RISERS REPLACEMENT PROJECT • Provision Of Mechanical and Piping Installation Works of Bintulu Onshore Gas Receiving Facility (BORF) For SK309/311 Phase 1 Gas Development Project. • MELOR PHASE 1 PROJECT – MLNG IFB PACKAGE • SUB-CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISIONING OF TANK PARCEL B OF PACKAGE 4 (APH PHASE1 STORAGE TANK) • Coordinated and managed end to end procurement processes including bids, vendor evaluation, contracts, claims, change orders, subcontract documentation, regulatory submissions, and logistics. • Oversaw logistics and material deliveries, ensuring on time project completion through proactive coordination with stakeholders, suppliers, authorities, and freight partners. • Led market analysis, procurement planning, and strategy development; conducted technical and commercial bid evaluations; maintained documentation for compliance. • Managed post PO activities, liaising with clients and suppliers for approvals, inspections (SIT, FAT, MRIR), and shipment arrangements. Collaborated with warehouse and QA/QC teams to verify deliveries, ensure compliance with requirements, and resolve nonconformance issues. • Prepared and delivered monthly procurement lifecycle reports covering bidding status, PO/SO issuance, logistics coordination, and delivery progress.

• PPD-017 – Retrofit and Additional Equipment for Tapis F Gas Project • PPD-001R6 – Procurement of GCBD Flowline Materials • PPD-009 – Seligi A Gas Compressor Restage Project • PPD-037 – Onshore Fabrication for Tapis-F Gas Project • PPD–057 – Tabu Gas Tail-end Work • PPD-064 – TCOT-PWSU Project Remaining Work Scope • PPD-066 – SMK-A Firewater Piping Upgrade • PPD-069 – Tabu GCBD Duplex Flowline Material • PPD-072 – OSC Staged Flare Project • Liaised with contractors, manufacturers, and material coordinators to track delivery status and update Procurement Tracking System (PTS) and Purchase Order Tracking System (POTS) weekly. • Circulated updated reports to project teams and clients, highlighting delays and recommending interventions. • Conducted regular expediting meetings with vendors to resolve delivery issues and ensure PO progress. • Led weekly coordination meetings with clients and project teams to review procurement and logistics status. • Managed vendor data, documentation logs, and final as-built documentation for client submission. • Supported procurement activities including RFQ/ITB issuance, bid evaluations (CBE & TBE), and procurement planning. • Coordinated logistics, third-party inspections, and site shipments; resolved material discrepancies with QA/QC. • Handled vendor/subcontractor claims, payments, and documentation for regulatory approvals. • Generated weekly consolidated reports from vendors, logistics, forwarders, and site teams. • Maintained systematic recordkeeping of procurement documents (POs, DOs, certs, LOIs, etc.)

• Managed accounting systems, monitored cash flows, maintained client accounts, oversaw petty cash, and enforced internal controls. • Handled daily financial transactions, maintained inventory accuracy, processed supplier payments, and prepared month-end sales reports to ensure smooth operations. • Provide after-sales customer support and maintain relationships for repeat business. • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and managed official documentation i.e bank reconciliation, tax submission, business license renewals. • Delivered responsive client support by managing inquiries, preparing accurate quotations, and resolving service issues to drive customer satisfaction and retention. • Coordinated credit collection activities, maintained accurate transaction records and provided regular updates to management to improve financial oversight.