Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to elevate the subcontracts discipline, acting as a resource for less experienced colleagues and solving complex subcontract problems. The role involves independent work with minimal guidance and ensuring compliance with company and project policies across pre‑award to close‑out stages.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 6–10 years of experience, strong knowledge of subcontract processes, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, SCM or 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.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, monitor progress and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in multifunctional teams and ensuring policy compliance.
• Experience with bid process and bid evaluation.
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Create & conduct RFPs/ITBs including vendor pre-qualifications 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.
• Perform cost avoidance, cost savings, and risk management review during subcontract formation.
• Participate in subcontract management strategy development and implementation.
• Provide guidance on subcontract management to site leadership.
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations.
• Review standard subcontracts for compliance with company/project policies.
• Ensure proper handling of pre‑award documentation and files.
• Participate in internal self‑audits of the subcontracting process.
• Prepare pre‑award subcontracting reports.
• Maintain liaison with Project Subcontract Coordinators for proper administration.
• Understand and comply with project sourcing strategy.
• May assist a key Super User with system responsibilities.
• Support resolution of subcontract related issues.
• Identify potential issues before they impact budget or schedule.
• Support subcontractor performance review and close‑out process.

Skills

Subcontracts policies

Bid process & evaluation

Scheduling & prioritization

Team collaboration

Compliance with subcontracts

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / SCM or relevant discipline

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 will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the subcontracts discipline. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist solves complex problems and uses their discipline‑specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the subcontracts team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist applies in-depth knowledge, experience, and best practices in subcontracts. They are responsible for solving complex subcontract problems and work independently with minimal guidance.

Essential Qualifications and Education

• 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
• Demonstrate effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
• Demonstrate ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies
• Experience with the bid process and bid evaluation
• Strong proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create & conduct RFP (Request for Proposal) / ITB’s (Invitation to Bid) including vendor pre-qualifications in Supplier Management Application (Oracle) and drafting Subcontract documents
• Manage tender correspondence, negotiate terms & conditions, shortlist, bid tabulations, and draft recommendations for award
• Responsible for all pre‑award activities through the Subcontract Award
• During Subcontract formation, responsible for 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
• May 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