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Senior Procurement Specialist

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McDermott International, Ltd

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Logistics
  • Gurgaon

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, 6-10 years in procurement, strong problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize, and knowledge of database software.
  • You will manage supply chain functions, develop procurement strategies, ensure client needs are met, resolve issues, report status, oversee project activities, and maintain procurement records.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 6 years of relevant experience
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience
  • Professional Procurement qualification preferred
  • Work independently with minimal guidance
  • Able to determine own work priorities
  • Capable of managing a high volume of procurement packages within a tight timeline and concurrently work with multiple projects as required
  • Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  • Able to apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
  • Interpret customer needs, assess requirements, and identify solutions to non-standard requests
  • Use best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services in its discipline
  • Monitor and control costs within own work
  • Solve moderately complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutions
  • Manage own time to meet agreed targets; develop plans for short-term work activities in own area
  • Promote teamwork, coach, and guide others
  • Knowledge of database software (SPMAT - SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool or Oracle) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Hold responsibility for the Supply Chain function within the Project Management Team
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders on the development and implementation of project requirements and have a key interface with the client and vendors to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget
  • Lead the procurement strategy within the Project Management Team, ensuring all contract requirements are incorporated as well as negotiated to include the Project required flow-down conditions to minimize exposure
  • Develop a Project Procurement execution plan with the assistance of the supply chain function, to include all purchasing, expediting, logistics, communication, and project goals
  • Ensure client needs are identified and effectively addressed, pertaining to all supply chain/procurement requirements, and act where required, as a single point of contact with the client for all supply chain and procurement requirements
  • Ensure problems are identified timely and appropriate corrective action plans are developed to allow resolution
  • Participate in resolving disputes, claims, and performance issues
  • Ensure effective and timely status reporting, including representing the supply chain management function in project team meetings
  • Ensure auditable procurement files are maintained and project filing and record retention procedures are implemented
  • Ensure adherence to project schedule requirements
  • 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 allowing all to perform more effectively
  • Lead efforts to conduct project reviews, including transfer of lessons learned to peers and others as appropriate
  • Ensure appropriate approval cycles are maintained
  • Manage procurement packages including budget and cost, monitoring expenditures on payment approval, change orders, etc.
  • Manage any dispute on claims with vendors, liaising with SPS, PMT, Legal, etc.
  • Provide independent advice to the Project Management Team and Function during the project tenure
  • Provide support to the SCM Function and Reporting Manager when required, perform tasks as directed

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Senior Procurement Specialist at McDermott?

The primary role of a Senior Procurement Specialist at McDermott is to improve the Procurement discipline within the company by using best practices and knowledge to solve complex problems, while also acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience; 6-10 years of relevant experience; and a professional procurement qualification is preferred.

What responsibilities does a Senior Procurement Specialist have?

Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing project procurement execution plans, ensuring client needs are met, resolving disputes, reporting on procurement status, and maintaining auditable procurement records.

Is experience in procurement management necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates should have 6-10 years of relevant experience in procurement management.

Does this role involve collaboration with other teams?

Yes, the Senior Procurement Specialist will collaborate with key stakeholders, clients, vendors, and other teams to ensure project requirements and milestones are met.

What software knowledge is preferred for this position?

Knowledge of database software such as SPMAT (SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool) or Oracle is preferred.

Is the Senior Procurement Specialist expected to work independently?

Yes, the Senior Procurement Specialist is expected to work independently with minimal guidance and manage their own work priorities.

Are there opportunities for professional development within this role?

Yes, the role provides opportunities for professional development and responsibilities such as coaching and guiding less experienced colleagues.

Will the role require managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Yes, the Senior Procurement Specialist will need to manage a high volume of procurement packages and concurrently work with multiple projects as required.

What kind of problem-solving skills are necessary for this position?

Candidates should be able to solve moderately complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions to improve products or services.

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McDermott International, Ltd

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

McDermott is a premier provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach—engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs for now and what’s next. From concept to commissioning, we are creating and delivering the building blocks of the energy transition. Our innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, our locally focused and globally integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world.