Senior Procurement Specialist

The Senior Procurement Specialist will improve the Procurement discipline within McDermott, act as a resource for colleagues, and solve complex problems. They will lead the procurement strategy, develop a project procurement execution plan, and ensure client needs are identified and addressed.

Requirements

• Hold responsibility for the Supply Chain function within the Project Management Team
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on the development and implementation of project requirements
• Lead the procurement strategy within the Project Management Team
• Develop a Project Procurement execution plan
• Ensure client needs are identified and effectively addressed
• Ensure problems are identified timely and appropriate corrective action plans are developed
• Participate in resolving disputes, claims, and performance issues
• Ensure effective and timely status reporting
• Ensure auditable procurement files are maintained and project filing and record retention procedures are implemented
• Oversee project supply chain management activities
• Ensure deliverable quality level meets both internal and external customer requirements and expectations
• Interface with peers and others to provide and receive information
• Lead efforts to conduct project reviews
• Ensure appropriate approval cycles are maintained
• Manage procurement packages including budget and cost
• Manage any dispute on claims with vendors
• Provide independent advice to the Project Management Team and Function
• Provide support to the SCM Function and Reporting Manager when required