Senior Procurement & Subcontracts Specialist

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Company: Oceaneering
Skills: Purchasing
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom





Company Profile Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Position Summary To carry out Project specific purchasing duties in accordance with company procedures. Duties & Responsibilities Functions ESSENTIAL • Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders • Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities • Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets • Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" • Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs • Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications • Preparation of award recommendations • Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout • Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers • Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders • Bid evaluations and comparisons • Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards • Ensure compliance with HSE&QA requirements internally as well as externally • Participate in HSE Awareness - Observation Cards, HSE Safety suggestions • Pro-active with a solutions-based approach, willing to challenge the status quo • Demonstrates initiative and ownership to deliver workload unsupervised while flexible to support wider team activities. • Committed to continuous improvement and identification of efficient work methods and processes. • Pro-active planning and organising skills, able to identify and effectively prioritise workload and successfully meet multiple, often competing deadlines • Confident networking with an excellent ability to negotiate and influence • Support the effective reduction in cost of poor quality (COPQ) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) project within the procurement / subcontract function • Ability to work within extremely busy projects and cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines NON-ESSENTIAL • Other duties as assigned. Safety Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment. Other Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems. Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems of the Company. Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment. Supervisory Responsibilities • This position has no supervisory responsibilities Reporting Relationship • Supply Chain Manager Qualifications REQUIRED • Must have extensive experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a senior procurement or subcontracts role. Must be highly experienced with relevant market and industry knowledge • Subcontract drafting experience • Contractual awareness and strong analytical skills • Previous experience in a subcontracting environment, preferably in services packages • Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures • Extensive and practical experience in the tendering and execution of subcontracts and pricing agreements. • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Confidence in compiling supplier visit reports expected. Ability to effectively present information and respond to key stakeholder demands • Ability to promote the global supply chain strategy throughout the business in a positive manner • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have complete knowledge of MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Strong planning and organisation skills Good team player with the diplomatic skills necessary to build strong and constructive internal and external relationships Good influencing and negotiation skills Excellent communication skills Competent in ERP systems Strong interpersonal skills Experience/skills - Nice to have: • Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment • Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools • Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification • Professional certification desirable Working Condition The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is considered LIGHT work. OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT • Lift up to 20 pounds • Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching • Lift up to 10 pounds • Standing • Repetitive movements of arms and hands • Sit with back supported Closing Statement We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.




Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today.
 
As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership.
 
We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.

 



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Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Full Time

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Published On 21-11-2023