SCM Specialist

Subsea7 is looking for an SCM Specialist to join the team based in our St John’s, Canada office on a full-time, permanent basis.

Due to current restrictions this role is open only to external candidates with a right to work in Canada and who are based in or open to relocating permanently to the local area, however for any internal candidates who apply who don’t have a right to work in Canada we can consider your application and would encourage you to reach out the recruitment team for an initial discussion.

This is a newly created role and would suit candidates who have around 3-5 years applicable experience gained in a relevant Supply Chain, Subcontracts or Procurement role within the Offshore Energy, Subsea, Oil & Gas, Marine, Engineering or wider EPCI environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within a global organisation. Working as part of an experienced SCM team, you will support the procurement of critical goods and services, contribute to tendering activities, and help manage subcontract packages throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should be able to demonstrate practical experience supporting commercial, contractual and procurement activities within complex project environments and be eager to continue developing their expertise in a collaborative, international setting.

What will you be doing?

The role of SCM Specialist will be highly varied, but some of the key responsibilities include:

• Support the development of the company’s SCM strategies and goals and the delivery of them. 
• Contribute to the establishment of the Bidders List in accordance with the Approved Vendors Lists. 
• Contribute to the selection, management and performance monitoring of Vendors. 
• Prepare Request for Quotations / Invitation to Tenders for goods and services in line with, allocated budgets, quality and delivery targets. 
• Make recommendation to award in accordance project requirements and company financial authority matrix. 
• Prepare and coordinate the placement of subcontracts/purchase orders that ensures compliance with procurement strategies and project procurement plan. 
• Implement and run the project procurement plan meetings on a weekly basis. 
• Act as the primary SCM point of contact for the Project Team when assigned to lead a project during the execution phase. Be accountable for addressing all SCM-related matters that may impact project deliverables, ensuring timely resolution and escalation within the function where appropriate to support project deliverables. 
• Organize KOM (Kick off Meetings) and attend PPM (Pre-production Meetings) with Vendors. 
• Follow up the weekly progress of complex/critical packages awarded to suppliers. 
• Responsible for managing procurement budget and provide monthly cost reports. 

What experience would we like you to have?

Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but believe you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.

• Degree qualified in a relevant commercial, legal, business or engineering subject or relevant industry experience.  
• Demonstrable experience in relevant supply chain management roles in the Subsea or Oil and Gas Industry 
• Experience with pre and post award, and tender support in an EPCI environment. 
• Good level of communication and interpersonal skills with ability to demonstrate effective negotiation skills and supplier management and work effectively in highly collaborative environment. 
• Detail focused, organised, and able to demonstrate experience working with shifting deadlines working in a busy global environment. 
• Proficient in MS Office