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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