Sourcing Lead

Job Title: Sourcing Lead

Site: Nailsea or Aberdeen

12 months contract (Potential to be extended depending on the business requirement)

Travelling local & Overseas: Frequency depending upon the business requirement

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Technical Product Knowledge: Understanding of subsea production systems

• Self-motivated and energetic individual, able to work on own initiative

• Willing and capable of working at a detailed level.

• 5-10 years relevant experience in a Sourcing role

• At least 3 years’ experience within SPS&S Sourcing organization

• Commercially and contractually aware with good communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership skills with proven capability of working in a matrix environment and of leading by influence.

• Willing to take ownership of challenging situations and issues and drive effective closure.

Ensure strict adherence to customer contracts, delivering on committed schedules, and managing costs within budget constraints.

Serve as the primary point of contact for sourcing-related deliverables, working closely with the project director, Center of Excellence (COE), and Regional Procurement leaders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain effective project execution plans, including procurement strategies and risk management.

Lead contract management activities, including negotiation, review, and administration of contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Actively engage with Project Team to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide leadership in identifying, qualifying, and selecting suppliers to meet project requirements.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sourcing, procurement, and project execution

They will also ensure that contractual requirements from the Client are adhered to and be the Client interface on vendor contracting strategies and procurement reporting.

• Organise the shipment documentation and provide Logistic team with the instruction to timely transfer the materials to site

KEY JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Good understanding of main Procurement processes.

• Industry Legal Awareness

• Commercial Awareness

• Logistics procedures awareness

• Risk Assessment: Understanding of key supply- related commercial risks and areas of opportunity and able to lead project risk review process and assessments.

• PC Literate: Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint