Area Project Procurement Manager - Rotterdam (S)

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About Us

SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Purpose

• As Area Project Procurement Manager, you oversee procurement activities for a designated area of the project. Your role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services required for your scope, closely coordinating with the overall Project Procurement Manager to align with broader project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop Area-Specific Procurement Strategies: Formulate procurement plans and sourcing strategies tailored to your area’s project needs, supplier selection, and negotiation approaches.
• Collaboration with Project Teams: Work closely with the Area Project Manager and Engineering teams to understand specific requirements, timelines, and milestones, ensuring procurement activities align with the overall project plan.
• Supplier and Market Evaluation: Lead the area project procurement team in conducting market research, supplier evaluations, and bid analyses, identifying optimal vendors for the assigned project area, in liaison with the Category Management team as required.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers, focusing on cost savings, quality assurance, and risk mitigation for your scope of work. Liaise with the Category Management team as required.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track supplier performance and compliance, manage relationships with key suppliers, and promptly address any issues affecting the project scope under your responsibility.
• Reporting and Compliance: Provide regular updates to the overall Project Procurement Manager and Area Project Manager on procurement status, cost savings, and potential risks. Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and company policies for your scope/area.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience in procurement management, ideally within large-scale projects in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing area-specific or partial project scopes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards.

Functional Competencies

• Commercial
• Analytics and reporting
• Project Procurement Strategy and Management
• Purchasing Tools and Processes
• Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Negotiation
• Product Costing