Senior Manager Materials Management

McDermott International; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager of Materials Management to lead the project’s MM effort, develop tracking systems for materials, and coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Expediting and Logistics to deliver comprehensive material strategies.

The role requires extensive energy-industry experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and project management tools. On-site leadership in the UAE is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years in Energy industry across EPCI project delivery.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with offshore/onshore operations.
• Proficient with MS Office and project management software.

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 for holistic MM methods.
• Oversee planning and optimization of project space and tracking methodology.
• Provide input on budgeting, staffing process, and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with QHSES procedures and McDermott policies.
• Own and lead implementation of policies and procedures.
• Prepare Materials Management budget for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Senior Manager of Materials Management is tasked with developing departmental plans, including business, production, and organizational priorities. The role requires multi-disciplinary expertise and the ability to understand the industry to achieve financial and operational objectives. They manage multiple related teams, set organizational priorities, and allocate the appropriate resources. They must identify and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational problems. The Senior Manager Materials Management directly impacts business results by supporting and function-specific projects, products, services, and technologies and developing policies and plans.

Responsibilities

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 the MM staff on the project (including project leaders)


• Oversee planning and optimization of project space and tracking methodology


• Provide input on budgeting, staffing process, and resource management


• Input data into resource management


• Convey systems and process knowledge


• Oversee 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 and 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 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


• 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

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Educaiton

• Bachelor’s Degreein a related discipline is preferred


• Over 10 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 key competencies associated with the Materials Management function


• Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken


• Exceptional understanding of Materials Management Systems in the EPCI & Fabrication and Manufacturing Process


• Computer literate in Microsoft programs:Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project

About Us

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