At Subsea7, we take pride in being recognized 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 more importantly, through the development and diversity of our people who every day ‘Make Incredible things Happen’ at Subsea7.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Subsea7 has a requirement for Junior Supply Chain Specialist to join the Gulf of Mexico team based in our Houston, US (United States) office.
The Junior Supply Chain Specialist performs a key role supporting Subsea7 tenders, projects, and functions. The Junior SCM Specialist is responsible for:
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Operate within standardized SCM policies, processes and systems and leverage the systems side to support the provision of relevant quality metrics.
- Work closely with the SCM Lead to develop the project procurement strategy.
- Register and qualify new suppliers utilizing SAP Ariba software.
- Source competitive bids from qualified suppliers for goods and services that meet specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.
- Perform commercial bid evaluations and prepare recommendation to award summaries.
- Assist SCM with negotiations and award commitments with suppliers ensuring that the most favorable terms of contract are obtained.
- Develop relationships with suppliers including performing sites visits.
- Assist in placing and managing purchase orders, ensuring that delivery dates are met, and any supply issues are resolved.
- Proactively liaise and support internal clients with performance of the assigned SCM activities.
- Assist in managing the defined elements of the supply chain process as delegated.
- Capitalize from lessons learned and ensure work is performed in accordance with best practice, striving to mitigate risk, promoting safety and integrity consistently.
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability to cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines.
Professional Qualifications and Experience:
- Work experience in a similar role is advantageous
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics or related technical/analytical field is advantageous.
- Working knowledge and experience with SAP / SAP Ariba is advantageous.
- Some experience in project/package management is advantageous.
- Some knowledge of supplier evaluation, purchase order creation and negotiation is required.
Person Specification:
- Must demonstrate excellent willingness to hone negotiation skills and have some previous experience of working with purchasing.
- Must be flexible, open to changing priorities and reliable.
- Ability to articulate learning and development experiences and a willingness to participate in development of own career.
- The position requires candidates to interact with people at various levels in the organization and external suppliers; therefore, candidates should be able to show strong communication and organizational skills.
- Candidates should be able to solve problems using their own initiative. The role also commands strong organizational and time management skills.
Subsea7 is committed to creating a diverse workforce, and we offer excellent career opportunities, providing a wide range of benefits and a flexible working environment.