Strategic Contract Manager – Porto, Supply Chain Ops

singlebuoy; Porto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Contract Manager in Porto to lead contract management activities across supply chain operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation throughout procurement and execution.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations and Brownfield teams, reviewing terms, negotiating clauses, and supporting dispute resolution and close-out processes. The role requires a degree or MBA and energy-sector experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or MBA in Business Management, Law, Construction Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience in contract management and procurement, supply chain, and subcontract management environments.
• Experience in both pre-award activities (tendering, negotiation, contract formation) and post-award contract administration.
• Experience within energy sector, preferably oil and gas, EPC, operations, or maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual support to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams during pre-award and post-award phases and the contract lifecycle.
• Review, negotiate, and implement contractual terms and conditions in line with company policies and risk principles.
• Support dispute resolution, change management, claims management, and contract close-out activities.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or MBA in Business/Law/Engineering

Job description

SBM Offshore is seeking a Contract Manager in Porto to lead contract management activities across supply chain operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation throughout procurement and execution.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations and Brownfield teams, reviewing terms, negotiating clauses, and supporting dispute resolution and close-out processes. The role requires a degree or MBA and energy-sector experience.