At Subsea 7, we take pride in being recognised globally as a leader across the Energy Industry. For 5 decades our people have delivered over 1000 projects in all water depths across our energy hubs and we continue to do so, adapting and evolving in an ever-changing world.
Our success and sustainability are only made possible by continuing to develop our assets and technology through innovation and collaboration, and importantly through the development and diversity of our people who every day ‘Make Incredible things Happen’ at Subsea 7.
Subsea 7 are committed to creating a diverse workforce and we look to offer excellent career opportunities as well providing a wide range benefits and a flexible working environment.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE ON THE PROJECT
- The GPC & AP Subcontracts Specialist is an operational role which will be geared towards supporting the Supply Chain Management strategies across multiple tenders and projects.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Subcontracts Management – the candidate should have :
- Proven capability (without supervision)
- Draft and negotiate legal and contractual documents to support the supply chain strategies and partnerships with suppliers: NDA’s, Frame Agreements, MOU’s, Pre-bid Agreements, LOI’s, Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, …
- Support contractual negotiations with Suppliers on tenders and projects
- Understand commercial benefits and risks: Qualifying and making recommendations on subcontracts and purchase agreements to maximise commercial benefits and manage risk;
- Change management: Applying change management principles and procedures for preventing and controlling changes by Suppliers;
- Contract obligations: Meeting contract requirements for ensuring all subcontracts and purchase orders obligations are met
- Stakeholder agreement: Engaging stakeholders to identify and resolve differences through negotiation to reach a mutually agreed solution;
- Bidding, contracting and subcontracting: Uphold bidding and contracting principles, subcontracting principles and associated deviation processes;
- Financial awareness: Developing and maintaining understanding of commercial issues affecting Subsea 7;
- Subsea 7 and general industry awareness: Developing and maintaining organisational, competitive environment and key supplier awareness.
- Preparation of subcontracts and purchase orders documents
- Contracts and Documentation: Preparation of contracts including NDA’s, Main Contract Flowdowns, Frame Agreements etc
- Project correspondence; preparation of formal correspondence to subcontractors/suppliers;
- Familiarity with bidding and Contracting Principles, Subcontracting principles and deviation process;
AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS
- Operate within the Business Code of Conduct
- Operate according to Subsea 7's Management Principles
REPORTING LINES
- The GPC & AP Subcontract Specialist will belong to the group of Contract Specialists under the responsibility of the GPC & AP Commercial Performance Director and will be seconded in the Supply Chain Department.
- The GPC & AP Subcontract Specialist will report operationally to the GPC & AP Supply Chain Director and will liaise with the GPC & AP Legal Director on a regular basis to validate deviations from Subsea 7’s standard contracting principles and get necessary approvals.