Enshore Subsea
Senior SCM Engineer
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Role Purpose
To provide specialist procurement expertise during the tender phase of major offshore developments, with particular focus on Subsea Production Systems (SPS) and associated subsea infrastructure. The role is responsible for developing procurement strategies, engaging the specialist subsea supply chain, obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations, and contributing robust commercial input to tender submissions. The position requires an experienced procurement professional capable of operating independently and providing expert market insight and procurement judgement throughout the tender process.
The duration of this role is initially 12 weeks, with the potential for extension subject to project approval and business requirements.
This role can be based in Blyth, Darlington, Rotterdam, or Paris. However, we will also consider candidates based in other locations.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend the Blyth office for 2 to 3 days as part of the induction and onboarding process with the team.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- SPS and subsea procurement strategy development.
- Supplier engagement and market intelligence.
- Tender procurement planning and package management.
- Commercial evaluation and procurement recommendations.
- Procurement risk and opportunity management.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Commercial, Project Management, and Logistics teams.
- Procurement schedule development and management.
- Tender-to-project handover support.
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Key Tasks
- Manage assigned SPS and subsea tender procurement activities.
- Develop procurement plans, package strategies, and supplier engagement schedules.
- Prepare and issue RFQs for budgetary and firm pricing.
- Analyse and evaluate supplier quotations and commercial proposals.
- Manage supplier clarifications and negotiations.
- Establish manufacturing lead times and identify long-lead equipment risks.
- Develop procurement schedules aligned with tender requirements.
- Identify procurement risks, assumptions, exclusions, and opportunities.
- Support make/buy, subcontracting, and free-issue strategies.
- Provide procurement expertise and challenge commercial assumptions where appropriate.
- Support procurement handover activities for successful projects.
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Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essential Qualifications
- Degree, HNC/HND, CIPS qualification, or equivalent experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong procurement experience within the subsea oil and gas industry, SPS, SURF, or offshore projects.
- Direct experience procuring SPS equipment and major subsea packages.
- Experience supporting tender, FEED, or early project development activities.
- Strong understanding of SPS equipment, package interfaces, and subsea supply chains.
- Experience obtaining and evaluating budgetary quotations.
- Commercial evaluation and supplier negotiation expertise.
- Understanding of manufacturing lead times, vendor documentation, inspection, and testing requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, datasheets, and procurement requirements.
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
- MCIPS qualification, degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management, or significant equivalent subsea procurement experience.
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