Subsea7 are looking for an SCM Category Lead/Manager to join our Pipeline Group (PG) team on a full time, permanent basis. This role can be located at any of our UK, Suresnes or Stavanger based offices. Pipeline Group is responsible for delivering of all Subsea7’s rigid pipeline projects around the globe, with specific focus on safe and cost-effective installation operations.
As an SCM Category Lead/Manager you will be responsible for supporting the effective management of critical procurement packages to support our global pipeline fabrication activities. The role is primarily focused on Field Joint Coating (FJC) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services. The SCM Category Lead/Manager shall play an essential role in the delivery of our global pipeline projects, establishing a collaborative relationship with key suppliers to ensure on time and on budget project delivery and to support our future growth opportunities.
What will you be doing?
This will be a varied role and one that will adapt to the needs of PG as our business evolves but areas you will be involved in include:
- Maintain a comprehensive technical understanding of the focus packages, the range of products and services, qualification and application processes.
- Build a comprehensive understanding of the market, the contractors, their core services, performance history and future developments.
- Maintain a clear understanding of the sub-contracts and associated commercial agreements to enable comprehensive package management.
- Proactively engage with both tenders and projects in execution to maintain collaborative working relationship with key sub-contractors and to optimize delivery performance.
- Provide a key interface between the suppliers, and internal stakeholders: SCM, Production and Technical team, Product Team, Group Category network, HSEQ and Package Managers
- Generate and support performance improvement initiatives to support Subsea7 long term business and growth plans.
What experience would we like you to have?
Please note, if you do not tick all the boxes below but feel 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.
- Relevant experience in an SCM, technical or project management positions at an appropriate level.
- Have, or be able to quickly acquire thorough technical understanding of the key FJC and NDT services within the subsea pipeline industry.
- Good experience in commercial and contractual principles, negotiation processes and strategies and able to generate value from collaborative contracting processes.
- Great interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and present across all levels of stakeholders, including up to Senior Management, both internal and external.
- Committed to collaborative working, able to effectively organize and coordinate the activities of multi-disciplinary personnel divided over multiple locations.
- Be sufficiently mobile to enable regular visits to key suppliers and our operational worksites globally.
What do we offer?
- Career development – with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development.
- Flexible working – lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it’s hybrid, part-time or flexitime working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but let’s have a discussion to see how we can make it work.
- Enhanced maternity/family leave/adoption leave.
- A fantastic benefits package – which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.
Who are we?
We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.
At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.
In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning, and development.
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An environment where you can thrive.
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.
We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity based on merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.
What happens next?
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- Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
- We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
- Take your time with your application and check there are no errors such as spelling mistakes.
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