Senior Subcontract Specialist

We are now looking for a Subcontract Specialist to strengthen our SCM department. 

The Supply Chain Management (SCM) function is committed to delivering a cost-effective, value-adding service to its internal and external stakeholders. SCM is responsible for execution of all subcontracting, purchasing and logistic activities in Subsea7 Norway, and for developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships that bring long-term value to our business. 

Key responsibilities
•    The Subcontract Specialist is overall responsible for the follow-up and delivery of nominated subcontracts, contractual, commercial and technical
•    Development of the strategy for the award and follow-up of nominated packages, in order to ensure that Subsea7 gets the best result with regards to the contractual, commercial and technical solution
•    Ensure implementation and adherence to all relevant procedures and processes
•    The Subcontract Specialist shall have a detailed understanding of the subcontracts, and demonstrate a proactive approach to subcontract management
•    Keep project personnel aware of obligations and objectives resulting from nominated subcontracts
•    Be the Single Point of Contact towards the Subcontractor on all formal communication, be the day-to-day contact for all commercial and contractual communication
•    Contribute to implementation of ‘best practice’ in the SCM department, and continuous improvement of work processes and procedures

Some travel activity must be expected.

What you get from us
•    A very good working environment and collaboration culture
•    Challenging and exciting workdays
•    Personal development and career opportunities
•    Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
•    Sports clubs and social- and recreational activities for both you and your family
•    Workplace flexibility

What we want from you
•    Degree in Economics, Law and/or Engineering (extensive experience may replace the degree requirement)
•    Minimum 5 years relevant experience
•    Leadership skills as required for the management of the subcontract package team
•    High degree of computer literacy

Personal skills
•    Supervisory and management skills.
•    Commercial and contractual mindset with a proactive attitude.
•    Strong integrity and focused on ethical behaviour
•    Structured and organised with good attention to details.
•    The ability to organise and prioritise own work and as such have responsibility for discrete work packages ongoing simultaneously.
•    Understanding of clients’ needs and ability to suggest and apply “fit for purpose” solutions.
•    Clear and effective oral and written communications skills in both Norwegian and English.

Subsea7 uses Semac for background checks to verify information that appears in the CV and other documentation for relevant candidates. This background check is not carried out without the consent of the applicant, and relevant applicants will receive further information about this.

For queries regarding the position, please contact: 

Mari Ulveseth Jensen, SCM Manager, Subcontracts
mari.ulveseth.jensen@subsea7.com / +47 51 72 57 24

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