Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Principal Procurement Specialist is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. They are considered a specialist in the field of Procurement, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Supply Chain function. They impact the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and work within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Procurement Specialist role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Procurement challenges.

Reports directly to the SCM manager and is the main focal point for overall procurement activities, including leading the package managers, buyers, expeditors and coordination of other functions including quality and engineering.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for projects per company and client requirements; in compliance with established company policies and procedures
Interface with the procurement function and other McDermott departments for all matters related to the procurement of material for projects
Work closely with PPMs
Oversee all procurement activities associated with the effective procurement of project materials, equipment, and services scopes per Project or end-user schedules, specifications, and budgets
Implement the Project Procurement Execution Strategy applicable to each project
Manage the Project Procurement group to undertake RFQs, commercial evaluations, and PO award
Resolve all commercial and Terms and Conditions criteria and issues related to RFQs and PO's
Monitor all project procurement-related activities and performance, providing direction and support needed to team members, to ensure the successful delivery of project requirements
Liaise with vendors, coordinate and assume lead participation in vendor commercial clarification meetings and/or conference calls, and act as the company focal point on commercial discussions with vendors during the preorder stage, i.e., from RFQ to PO award for projects procurement
Liaise with individual Project Procurement Managers/Coordinators on all procurement matters related to the execution of the Project Procurement Strategy and the effective award of PO's for Project materials, equipment & services scope
Liaise with Engineering and QC on technical matters related to an RFQ and/or PO in the pre-award stage
Liaise with Legal to resolve vendor T&Cs and Accounts Payable to resolve vendor payment issues
Monitor and review market conditions and report price and delivery trends for Project materials and equipment
Ensure conformance with the company policies and Procurement procedures by the Project Procurement group and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement work methodologies and processes
Supervise, train, and coordinate the activities of buyers and supporting staff and provide continuous support to staff in their undertaking of all tasks and activities
Undertake regular staff performance reviews
Provide procurement reports as necessary and undertake tasks, activities, and assignments at the direction of the management

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 15 years of relevant experience
10-16 years of relevant experience
Familiar with procurement procedures, standards, and codes
Highly analytical and capable of mapping processes to determine areas for improvement
Must be able to quickly learn complex software and be able to teach others
Must be capable of handling a diverse workload and multiple tasks with accuracy under minimal supervision
Work well with others and understands the value of teamwork
Must be intrinsically motivated to succeed and have a high desire for achievement
Procurement experience in lump-sum business
International experience and cultural sensitivity
Good communicator with excellent presentation skillsto flow goals and directives
Prefer lump sum turnkey and modular experience
Prefer SPM, JDE E1, ERP, Oracle experience
Strong proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite

About Us

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