Supply Chain Lead

In DeepOcean our people make the difference. When it comes to solving new sub-sea challenges, we are proud of the passion, eagerness andengagement shown by our colleagues. DeepOcean's approach is hands on,operational, and innovative. To be a part of our team is exciting and gives each and everyone the feeling ofparticipating in the success. This is why DeepOcean attracts the best talentsin the business. By delivering safe, high quality, and innovative sub-seasolutions DeepOcean has built extensive experience and a large client basewithin the major sub-sea oil and gas operators.

We are currently looking for a Lead SCM be part of our Africa Projects.

If you can relate to the following:

• fun and winning culture. 
• Flat structure - short distance to decisions. 
• Making an impact from day one.    

Duties and responsibilities

• Support of Project Procurement team in the development and implementation of procurement plans for each project.
• Negotiate for best fit and optimum costs, commensurate with quality, reliability, and delivery.
• Establish and maintenance of FrameWork Agreements and Supply Contracts.
• Assure all company's purchase T&Cs and Client flow-through (B2B) terms are met by sub-contractors to minimize commercial risk.
• Compilation & analysis of commercial quotations for goods & services, making sourcing recommendations to internal customers.
• Expedite solution of any problems that arise in relation to service delivery, quality, quantity, documentation, and cost of purchased categories.
• Ensure accuracy of procurement system(s) as applicable.
• Support commercial bidding and indirect procurement as required.
• Ensure the procurement procedures are followed within Procurement and by the organization.
• Conduct risk analyses to establish the security of future supplies.
• Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers; evaluates bids and proposals and makes award decisions in collaboration with key stakeholders and business owner; reviews and interprets vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness
• Implementing new technologies and staying alert to new trends in the sector
• Planning and implementing logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met
• Overseeing product storage, handling, and distribution
• Focus on safety, cost management and business growth in all interactions and directives

Qualifications

• Further education to HND / NVQ4 / CIPS Level 6 or equivalent (Bachelor's Degree desirable), with Engineering or Commercial bias.
• Formal legal/contractual training.
• Professional body membership

Personal qualities

• Excellent communication & organisational skills
• Team Player but also able to work on own initiative
• Fact Finding and Analytical thinker
• Tenacity & Problem Solving
• Enthusiastic/Persuasive and articulate
• Time Management
• Net-worker with strong interpersonal skills

We can offer

• Competitive terms 
• Fun and team-oriented work environment 
• Extensive insurance coverage and attractive pension schemes 
  Employee welfare 
• Professional development