Senior Manager Procurement

McDermott International, Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. seeks a seasoned Manager Procurement to lead the procurement function for major projects. You will guide a team of procurement professionals, ensure timely sourcing of materials, equipment and services, and manage vendor relationships to meet project goals.

Responsibilities include overseeing RFQ processes, commercial evaluations, and PO awards, while ensuring compliance with policies and driving continuous improvement across procurement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 15+ years of relevant procurement/leadership experience.
• Supply chain leadership in engineering/energy sectors.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and process changes.
• Proficient with MS Office suite including Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement team and oversee project material/equipment sourcing.
• Plan and manage procurement per project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Interface with other departments and vendors throughout RFQ/PO lifecycle.
• Drive supplier negotiations, T&Cs resolution, and commercial evaluations.
• Monitor procurement activities and provide guidance to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Cross-functional leadership

Business analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects with us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available.

Job Overview

Manager Procurement requires an in-depth understanding of procurement concepts, theories, and principles and basic knowledge of other related disciplines. The Manager of Procurement must be able to apply an understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence processes and policies for the procurement discipline as well as identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact effectiveness. The Manager Procurement impacts the level of service and the Procurement Team’s ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives. Decisions made by the Manager Procurement should be guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business plan.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Procurement professionals.
• Plan, organize, and manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for projects in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with established company policies and procedures.
• Interface between the Procurement function and other MDR Departments for all matters related to the procurement of materials for projects.
• Work closely with PPMs.
• Oversee all procurement activities associated with the effective procurement of project materials, equipment, and services scopes in accordance with Project or end-user schedules, specifications, and budgets.
• Implement the Project Procurement Execution Strategy applicable to each project.
• Manage the Project Procurement Group to undertake RFQs, commercial evaluations, and PO award.
• Resolve all commercial and Terms & Conditions criteria and issues related to RFQs and POs.
• Monitor all project procurement-related activities and performance, providing direction and support needed to team members, to ensure the successful delivery of project requirements.
• Liaise with vendors, coordinate and assume lead participation in vendor commercial clarification meetings and / or conference calls, and act as the company focal point on commercial discussions with vendors during the preorder stage, i.e., from RFQ and / or PO in pre-award stage.
• Liaise with Legal to resolve vendor T&Cs and Accounts Payable to resolve vendor payment issues
• Support post-order activities as deemed necessary.
• Monitor and review market conditions and report price & delivery trends for Project materials and equipment.
• Ensure conformance with the Company Policies and Procurement Procedures by the Project Procurement Group and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement work methodologies and processes.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate the activities of buyers and supporting staff and provide continuous support to staff in their undertaking of all tasks and activities.
• Undertake regular staff performance reviews.
• Review and approve all commercial bid evaluations, purchase orders, and PO revisions in accordance with the Delegated Authority Matrix.
• Provide Procurement reports as necessary and undertake tasks, activities, and assignments at the direction of the Director- Supply Chain.
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures.
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Supply chain functional, O&G business, Industry, and leadership expertise / background.
• Strong organizational and business analysis skills across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and deliver specific project deliverables.
• Experience in identifying areas of opportunity, researching creative solutions, and implementing new processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional team engagement and ability to drive process / system changes.
• Core business process expertise across multiple functions.
• Experience developing project execution strategies.

About Us

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