Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Kintec Global Recruitment; Bodens kommun; On-site; SEK 369,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist in Boden, Sweden. The role focuses on interpreting complex subcontract issues, leading teams, and delivering best practices with minimal supervision.

You will evaluate proposals, administer subcontract functions, lead strategy development, and advise leadership on subcontract matters. Extensive Oil & Gas subcontract experience and field exposure are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years of subcontracts experience in Oil & Gas.
• Field experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and related policies.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with bid processes and bid evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare proposals by analyzing rates, cost structures, materials, services, costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Administer subcontract functions for projects and bids.
• Lead subcontract management strategy development and implementation.
• Advise site leadership on subcontract matters.
• Prepare and present subcontract management reports and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with contracting policies before execution.
• Develop subcontracts and related processes; manage related files and documentation.
• Coordinate with field Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration.
• Prepare project-specific flow-downs from the prime contract; support sourcing strategy.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Negotiation

Field experience

Policy compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Location: Boden, Sweden

Assignment Type: Annually Renewable Contract

Work Schedule: 6/2 Rotation, 53 hours per week (Monday to Saturday, usually half day Saturday)

Package: Daily rate, accommodation, and rotational flights provided

Job Brief

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. This role involves solving complex subcontract-related problems and working independently with minimal guidance. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in subcontracts, requiring in-depth expertise and broad knowledge within the discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend proposals by analyzing rates, cost structure estimates, material and equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules
• Administer subcontract functions for projects and bids
• Participate in or lead subcontract management strategy development and implementation
• Advise site leadership and office personnel on subcontract management matters
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
• Manage and explain contracting policies and procedures to project requestors
• Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with contracting policy before execution
• Direct the development of subcontracts and related processes
• Ensure proper handling of subcontracts, support documentation, and related files
• Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process
• Develop procedures as required
• Prepare subcontracting activity reports
• Liaise directly with field Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
• Prepare project-specific flow-downs from the project's prime contract
• Understand and comply with the project sourcing strategy
• Support the resolution of subcontract-related issues
• Investigate and address problems on projects beyond routine tasks
• Support the subcontractor performance review and closeout process
• May be appointed as a key Super User with additional system responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant discipline
• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 6 years of subcontracts experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Field experience is required
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and related policies
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, monitor progress, and manage efforts to meet deadlines
• Effective in working with others in a multifunctional team
• Ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies
• Experience with the bid process and bid evaluations