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SCM Specialist

Posted 18 days ago
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Taipei, TaiwanPermanent
Sectors:Offshore WindJob Reference: 8018

Our client are currently looking for an experienced SCM Specialist who will have the responsibility to engage with the supply lines for procurement of designated materials and services.


Responsibilities

  • Work is predominantly on projects and  tenders. Capex expenditures as well as  any other SCM requirements our client may have are also part of the role.
  • Pro-actively defines procurement strategies and serves as SCM guide to internal  stakeholders
  • Focus is on smaller number of transactions of mid and high complexity Supply Chain  solutions.
  • Activities have direct impact on the cost base
  • The Senior capacity of this role requires the SCM specialist to proactively define  procurement strategies, also beyond a single transaction or project, as well as  making suggestions for improvement of business processes. Moreover the Senior  role shall proactively support fellow team members.
  • The Lead capacity of this role additionally actively contributes to development and  implementation of long-term sourcing strategies as well category management.
  • Additionally, this role may be asked to head a team of SCM specialists to support a  designated (large) project.

Who Will You Be Responsible For
Pre-Award Phase

  • Co-operates pro-actively with all internal stakeholders to understand needs of  eaway 7 business.
  • Collects all information required to efficiently and economically engage relevant  supply lines. Such information may include end-client flow-downs as well as  Subsea7 Group category strategies.
  • Defines procurement strategy in co-operation with internal stakeholders and expert  disciplines.
  • Obtains quotes and conducts commercial evaluations, aiming to identify best  economical solutions for relevant business needs.
  • Engages with preferred suppliers to achieve advantageous arrangements in a timely fashion.
  • Performs commercial analyses; normalizes and evaluates bids received.  
  • Incorporates technical evaluations from disciplines like Engineering, Planning, QHSE, Contracts / Legal, etc.
  • Finalises the bid summary. Makes recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Keeps strategy and project procurement plan up to date.
  • Continuously endeavours to optimise cost, quality and schedule flexibility.
  • Finalizes all subcontract documents for signature by authorised signatory.
  • Supplier relationship management; schedules meetings with regular suppliers to  manage expectations and align business interests.
  • Works according Business Management System and SCM tools.
  • Operates in accordance with Business Code of Conduct.
  • Safeguards compliance with company policies, objectives, environmental impact,  safety and customer requirements.

Post-Award Phase

  • Supervises effective delivery of subcontracted services and goods in  conjunction with internal stakeholders and relevant disciplines like QHSE Document  Control, etc.
  • Performs day-to-day management of supplier performance.
  • Reviews all correspondence associated with supplier performance and takes necessary actions if required. Where applicable, keeps the correspondence registers  up to date.
  • Contributes to the realisation of the project objectives. Stays aware of the key  project matters, project schedule, planning and organisation.
  • Ensures appropriate delivery of goods and services.
  • Manages and negotiates all Variation Order. Cooperates with Contracts / Legal Discipline as applicable
  • Reviews supplier’s invoices and the final accounts.
  • Takes care of subcontract close-out. Obtains relevant documentation from suppliers  and, where relevant, obtains as-built documentation.
  • Initiates and participates in supplier performance evaluations and populates lessons  learned reports

Requirements

  • Personality, skills and experience, powering our client to be leaders in offshore wind
  • As a minimum bachelor level in a technical, commercial or legal discipline.
  • Comprehensive oral and written communications skills. English language is mandatory.
  • Proficiency in another language would be a significant advantage.
  • Commercially astute.
  • High degree of diligence during day-to-day business; accurate.
  • Comfortable negotiator; easy communicator.
  • Great sense of integrity.
  • Adequate level of stress tolerance.
  • Pro-active, resourceful and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on attitude.
  • Knowledge of relevant rules and regulations for offshore industry is beneficial.
  • Advanced User Microsoft Office as well as SAP / Ariba.
  • At least 5-7 years relevant working experience within procurement.
  • Is willing to travel and work abroad from time to time.
  • Independent worker, excelling as team player

At times, there may be specific qualifications our client are looking for, but they also recognise the power of transferrable skills, so if you feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience they could be looking for, we want to hear from you.

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