Manager Supply Chain

Job Overview: The Manager of Supply Chain requires an in-depth understanding of supply chain concepts, theories, and principles and basic knowledge of other related disciplines. The Manager Supply Chain must be able to apply an understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence processes and policies for the supply chain discipline as well as identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact effectiveness. The Manager’s Supply Chain impacts the level of service and the supply chain team’s ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives. Decisions made by the Manager of the Supply Chain should be guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business plan.

The Manager Supply Chain manages professional employees and/or supervisors and is accountable for the performance and results of the supply chain group. The role will address resource and operational challenges by appropriately adapting departmental plans and priorities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management
• 12+ years of prior domestic and international procurement experience including major equipment acquisition, construction contracting, logistics, subcontract administration, and claims resolution in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Fluent in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Understanding of national and international regulations around diversity and human rights
• Ability to recognize & resolve conflict

• Lead the project’s effort and oversee project staff
• Develop and understand sourcing and material management strategy for the project
• Understand the major suppliers in the area and maintain relationships
• Lead the various functional leads on the project (including project leaders)
• Support the Business Line and Projects by participating in initiatives
• Support diversity efforts
• Support diversification of suppliers and subcontractors within the supply chain organization
• Train regional stakeholders in responding to owner requirements for diverse and local content
• Lead supply chain’s participation in the development of social responsibility best practices for the organization and promote the adoption of industry best practices into supply chain practices
• Support project-level resources with diversity, social responsibilities, and local content strategies to effectively implement plans and procedures and respond to change or new challenges
• Organize outreach and information sessions for local suppliers interested in employment, training, or other opportunities and align with stakeholder engagement
• Establish win-win partnerships with diverse and local suppliers that benefit communities, projects, and customers
• Identify and implement any additional opportunities for economic and social development
• Monitor and support reporting on social responsibility outcomes (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Support the Supply Chain monthly reports for projects
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams