Subcontract Specialist

Boskalis; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Death in service

Job summary

Boskalis Subsea Services in Aberdeen seeks a Subcontract Specialist (Remote Technologies & Assets) to manage planning, sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for subcontracts. You will support internal stakeholders with strategic contracting and ensure timely tendering and contract execution.

The role requires strong knowledge of subsea contracting, LOGIC principles, and KPI-driven performance management, reporting to the Procurement Manager, in an Aberdeen-based team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in subsea/oil and gas subcontracting.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and tender/contract activities.

Responsibilities

• Advise RT&A teams on sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Promote compliance with internal subcontracting policies and processes.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive cross-department collaboration.
• Develop RFQ/ITT documents with technical input and SHEQ coordination.
• Lead commercial evaluations and present tender outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

3-5 years subsea contracting

Degree in Law/Business/Quantity Survey

Subsea contracting knowledge

Strategic sourcing

Supplier performance management

LOGIC contracting / BIMCO

Stakeholder management

Education

Law, Business or Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

LOGIC contracting principles

Job description

• What we promise 1: Being part of the energy transition
• Organisation: Offshore Energy
• Region: UK
• What we ask of you 3: Strategic Thinking
• What we ask of you 1: Business Orientation
• Disciplines: Supply Chain
• What we promise 2: Contributing to one of a kind projects
• What we promise 3: Creating new horizons, literally
• What we ask of you 2: Organizational Awareness

Company Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Job Description

Make your mark as Subcontract Specialist (Remote Technologies & Assets) for Boskalis Subsea Services located in Aberdeen. The Subcontract Specialist is responsible for actively managing the planning, sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, administration, and performance management of the subcontracts required for the Remote Technologies and Assets departments. You will support Internal Stakeholders in the strategic contracting of goods and services. Additionally, you will provide their input into the subcontract/procurement plan and ensure that timelines for tendering and contract execution are met. They will lead contractual negotiations and will draft and execute contracts utilizing standard templates and bespoke terms.

Your responsibilities as Subcontract Specialist (Remote Technologies & Assets):

The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Advise Remote Technologies and Assets teams on sourcing and procurement strategies
• Ensure compliance with internal subcontracting policies, processes and procedures
• Engage with internal stakeholders and promote cross department engagement
• Promote the proper use of internal procurement systems and tools such as VendorLink, Procurement Plans etc.
• Develop comprehensive RFQ/ITT documents, engaging with the relevant Technical Representative and SHEQ
• Undertake commercial/contractual evaluations, consolidating full evaluation process and presenting tender outcomes to and relevant Internal Stakeholders.

Qualifications

You can make your mark as Subcontract Specialist (Remote Technologies & Assets) if you have:

• At least 3-5 years relevant work experience in a subsea/oil and gas subcontract/contract environment.
• A relevant degree in Law, Business or Quantity Surveying.
• Subsea Project/Vessel Subcontracting/Contracting knowledge
• Strategic sourcing experience
• Supplier Performance Management experience- experience in target and KPI setting, benchmarking and performance reporting.
• Experienced in the use of LOGIC contracting principles and knowledge/experience of specialized contract forms- BIMCO, Charter Parties
• Ability to build robust relationships with key Internal Stakeholders.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions:Besides a competitive salary, you will receive access to a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organization: Through networking and knowledge-sharing sessions, events, and employee communities.
• Your team:you will report Directly to the Procurement Manager.
• Where you will work: Your location will be our office in Aberdeen.
• Full/part- time job: The position of Subcontract Specialist is full-time.

Additional Information

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Subcontract Specialist. Please contact Matthew Hurrel, Recruiter.