Senior Subcontracts Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd in Chennai is looking for a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to enhance subcontract discipline and ensure compliance with company policies. The role involves managing the tender process, developing subcontracts, and participating in strategy implementation. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and 6-10 years of relevant experience, with strong negotiation skills and knowledge of subcontract policies. This position plays a critical role in supporting project execution and subcontractor performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience; field experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate and administer complex subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Create and conduct RFPs and ITBs including vendor pre-qualifications.
• Manage tender correspondence, negotiate terms and conditions.
• Participate in subcontract management strategy development and implementation.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk management

Subcontract policies

Multi-tasking

Compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or relevant discipline

Tools

Oracle Supplier Management Application

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the subcontracts discipline within McDermott. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, sharing conceptual and practical expertise. They solve complex problems and use their discipline‑specific knowledge to improve products or services, impacting a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the subcontracts team and other related teams while ensuring work complies with applicable guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Create and conduct RFP (Request for Proposal) / ITB’s (Invitation to Bid) including vendor pre‑qualifications in the Supplier Management Application (Oracle) and drafting subcontract documents.
• Manage tender correspondence, negotiate terms and conditions, shortlist, bid tabulations, and draft recommendations for award.
• Responsible for all pre‑award activities through the subcontract award.
• During subcontract formation, manage cost avoidance, cost savings, and risk management review and details.
• Participate in subcontract management strategy development and implementation.
• Provide guidance regarding subcontract management matters to site leadership.
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations.
• Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with company/project policies and procedures before execution.
• Ensure proper handling of pre‑award subcontracts, support documentation, and related files.
• Participate in internal self‑audits of the subcontracting process.
• Prepare pre‑award subcontracting reports.
• Maintain direct liaison with Project Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration.
• Understand and comply with project sourcing strategy.
• Assist the key Super User with system responsibilities.
• Support the resolution of subcontract‑related issues.
• Work to actively identify potential issues before they impact project budget or schedule.
• Support the subcontractor performance review and close‑out process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant discipline.
• 6‑10 years of relevant experience; field experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate and administer complex subcontracts and comprehend related policies.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies.
• Experience with the bid process and bid evaluation.

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