Title: Lead SCM Specialist - Line Pipes
Dubai, AE
What will you be doing?
Pre-Award
- Coordinate with Engineering, QA, QC, and HSE to ensure all requirements, including contractual flowdowns, are included in tender documents.
- Issue RFQs via SAP Ariba and manage bid reviews across disciplines, covering commercial, contractual, schedule, technical, quality, and HSE aspects.
- Finalise bid summary and recommend supplier to Project SCM and Project Manager.
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure best value for Subsea 7.
Award Management
- Prepare subcontract documents and Supplier Commitment Approvals (SCA/CBE), including deviation matrices.
- Create and expedite PRs and POs in SAP.
- Ensure subcontract signature via DocuSign.
- Update procurement plans and budgets.
Post-Award Management
- Ensure PO aligns with project scope, schedule, budget, and execution plan.
- Understand supplier strategy, key milestones, and risks; develop mitigation plans with stakeholders.
- Define and monitor PO convergence plans, track progress, and address delays.
- Organise audits, KOMs, and PPMs; manage supplier documentation and resolve queries and deviations.
- Escalate PO issues and lead resolution with project teams.
- Act as main contact for suppliers on all commercial and coordination matters.
- Liaise with Package Manager and other functions to manage PO interfaces and constraints.
- Collaborate with Technical and Quality Owners to ensure shared accountability for PO delivery.
- Coordinate resources to ensure safe, timely, and compliant PO delivery.
- Prepare shipment documentation and liaise with transit agents for timely release.
- Verify invoices, ensure SES completion, and manage final account close-out.
- Lead lessons learnt sessions and reporting.
- Provide accurate supply progress updates and propose corrective actions.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations post-completion.
- Manage commercial and financial aspects of POs/subcontracts, including variations and cost forecasting.
- Follow SCM processes and use department tools throughout.
What experience would we like you to have?
- Degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering or Business), or qualified by experience.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, with sound knowledge of Aramco supply chain processes.
- Strong understanding of line pipe procurement (LSAW and SMLS), including weld overlay processes in the Middle East—particularly with Saudi Aramco-approved suppliers.
- Proficient in SAP/S4HANA, including RFQ processes.
- Not responsible for resolving technical issues (handled by the Technical Owner), but able to follow technical discussions and assess potential commercial or schedule impacts.
- Cost-conscious and confident in challenging requests.
- Good knowledge of the offshore industry, its specific characteristics, and complex equipment.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and is a collaborative team player.
- Committed and proactive in meeting tight deadlines.