Manager Materials Management

Job Overview:

The Manager Materials Management role requires an in-depth understanding of Material Management concepts, theories, and principles and basic knowledge of other related disciplines. They must be able to apply an understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, influence processes and policies for the Material Management discipline and identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact effectiveness. They impact the level of service and the Material Management team’s ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives. Policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business plan should guide decisions made by the Manager Materials Management.    

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead the project’s or area’s materials management effort
• Develop a material management strategy for tracking and documenting project materials
• Interface with Engineering and Procurement, Expediting and Logistics to obtain a holistic approach for the material management methods and structures
• Lead and oversee the Materials Management staff on the project (including project leaders)
• Oversee planning and optimization of project space and tracking methodology
• Provide input on the budgeting, staffing process, and resource management
• Convey systems and process knowledge to team members
• Responsible for overseeing project setup and MOPEX  
• Undertake annual performance review of assigned resources to the project  
• Support estimating associated with the bidding process
• Ensure compliance with QHSES procedures
• Champion the Materials Management vision and goals for the company  
• Develop work processes, policies, and procedures for the function  
• Preparation and review of the project-specific Materials Management Plan  
• Assist with the preparation of the Materials Management budget for projects by estimating and planning Materials Management Functions and personnel of proposals and bids  
• Assist in determining Materials Management Personnel needs for projects  
• Interview and hire Materials Management Personnel as required for projects within the office  
• Provide functional supervision and technical guidance to the team of Materials Management professionals    
• Establish project materials reporting tools  
• Monitor project for compliance by performing internal auditing for the Materials Management function    
• Report the status of Materials Management functions to upper management
• Using KPIs to make business decisions 
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is preferred  
• Over 8+ years within the Energy Industry through all phases of EPCI project delivery  
• Extensive functional, business, industry, and leadership expertise  
• Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader  
• Have broad experience with technical activities, including on and offshore operations  
• Maintain critical competencies associated with the Materials Management function  
• Great communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken  
• Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project 

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