Senior Manager Supply Chain (SC) – FPSO
Job Overview:
The Senior Manager Supply Chain (SC) provides leadership to managers and professional staff within the Supply Chain discipline. They are accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams; their decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives of the Supply Chain discipline.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Reviewing Prime Contract Supply Chain obligations
- Develop and implement the project Supply Chain Execution Plan (SCEP)
- Lead sourcing strategy, supplier prequalification and bid list development aligned with project needs
- Chair internal SCM kick-off, procurement status meetings and cross-functional alignment sessions
- Maintaining relationship with the Client
- Attend Project Management & Client meetings, as required
- Oversee end-to-end procurement of critical packages such as, Compressors, Power Gen, MAC package, Water treatment plant, fabrication materials, and major services
- Ensure commercial & technical bid evaluations are conducted in compliance with company procedures
- Negotiate contractual terms (price, LDs, warranties, delivery schedule, payment terms) to drive value for the project
- Approve purchase orders, frame agreements, and variation orders within delegation of authority
- Develop subcontracting strategies for fabrication yards, installation support, and site services
- Lead RFP issuance, evaluation, negotiations, and award recommendations
- Monitor subcontractor performance, schedule, claims exposure, and administration
- Manage supplier interfaces from award to delivery—including expediting, inspection, and quality surveillance
- Resolve supply-related issues proactively (delays, technical queries, commercial disputes)
- Support supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate procurement schedules, cost forecasts, and risk registers
- Provide weekly and monthly SCM reporting to the Project Director and global SCM leadership
- Ensure compliance with McDermott systems
- Oversee logistics planning, including export/import requirements, local content compliance, and transportation of large/heavy modules
- Ensure proper materials receiving, preservation, warehousing, and inventory control at site/yards
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers, expeditors, logistics coordinators, and subcontract administrators
- Drive high performance culture with focus on safety, ethics, integrity, and collaboration
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering or related discipline
20+ years of procurement/supply chain experience in FPSO projects - Strong knowledge and working experience of full life cycle procurement management of major / complex of topside and hull equipment packages
- Proven negotiation skills
- Experience with global procurement
- Strong leadership, communication and cross functional skills
- Ability to thrive in fast paced projects and manage multiple critical packages
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