Senior Subcontracts Specialist/Engineer

We are Seaway7, a diverse group of innovators, change makers and leaders in the delivery of fixed offshore wind projects. What we do makes a difference to our planet and the future, by bringing sustainable, renewable energy to the world.

Bring Your Energy to Offshore Wind

We are looking for a Senior Subcontracts Specialist/Engineer to join our team at our Aberdeen or Zoetermeer office on a full time, 12 month Fixed Term or Contractor basis.

Join our Seaway7 Supply Chain Management Department, a team of over 70 professionals working on major offshore wind projects worldwide. As a Senior Subcontracts Specialist/Engineer, you will collaborate within a project team, tasked with identifying effective solutions to manage substantial subcontracted packages valued in the millions. In the SCM Project & Tender Group, you will handle offshore wind tenders and projects, ensuring that the required products and services are available on budget, on time, and meet our standards. You will work with our category management and procurement teams to meet all project needs, including vessel chartering, foundations fabrication and transport, subsea power cables manufacturing, Subsea Rock Installation, trenching services, and more.

We are open to a variety of profiles and backgrounds and are looking for technical, commercial, or contractual experienced professionals.

What will you be doing?

• Define procurement strategy in co-operation with internal stakeholders and specialist disciplines across tenders and projects.
• Manage mid-to-high complexity transactions with direct cost impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, HSEQ and Planning.
• Keep strategy and project procurement plan up to date.
• Obtain quotes and conduct commercial evaluations, aiming to identify best economical solutions for relevant business needs.
• Perform commercial analyses; normalise and evaluate bids received, incorporating technical evaluations from disciplines like Engineering, Planning, QHSE, Contracts/Legal, etc.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations.
• Finalise the bid summary and make recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Finalise all subcontract documents for signature by authorised signatory.
• Manage supplier relationships; schedule meetings with regular suppliers to manage expectations and align business interests.
• Review supplier’s invoices and the final accounts.
• Finalise subcontract close-out, obtain relevant documentation from suppliers and, where relevant, obtain as-built documentation.
• Initiate and participate in supplier performance evaluations and populate lessons learned reports.
• Work according to Seaway7 Business Management System and SCM tools.
• Operate in accordance with Seaway7 Business Code of Conduct.
• Safeguard compliance with company policies, objectives, environmental impact, safety and customer requirements.

What experience would we like you to have?

• Bachelor level degree in a technical, commercial or legal discipline (minimum requirement).
• High degree of diligence during day-to-day business.
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and solve problems effectively in various situations.
• 5-7 years’ supply chain, package or supplier management experience, ideally in offshore or energy sectors.
• Proficiency in ERP Systems (such as SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel from time to time.
• A resourceful individual who engages effectively with diverse groups.

What do we offer?

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.

This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way.

Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best – in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT – We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.
• FLEXIBILITY – We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer working from home options that give employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face-to-face time that keeps our team spirit at the center.
• WELLBEING – Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.
• CONNECT – Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging.

Our passionate employees make it all happen.