Are you ready to lead the RFQ process, develop strategies, as well as identify and mitigate risks?
We are on the lookout for a brilliant Senior Subcontracts Manager (Senior Buyer)!
In this position you will be responsible for contract management and administration for floating offshore wind projects and studies. You will be reporting to the VP Contracts & Supply Chain and your role is pivotal in ensuring supplier execution aligns with contractual obligations and internal company requirements. This includes adherence to HSE targets, maintaining quality standards, and achieving financial outcomes within budgeted projections.
In addition, you will have the responsibility of fostering positive relationships with key suppliers, actively seekin opportunities for improvement, and contributing to enhancing safety practices and project performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement subcontracting and procurement strategies for steel component fabrication, equipment procurement, and logistics
Lead the RFQ process, including negotiations and contract award
Manage contracts to ensure project success and meet business objectives
Ensure project execution aligns with HSEQ standards and specifications
Identify and mitigate risks, drive improvements, and secure timely and budgeted deliveries
Interface with key suppliers to support project targets and reinforce market position
Identify and pursue business development opportunities with clients
Review proposed contracts, draft contract proposals, and manage change processes
Advise Project Manager on contractual matters and provide assistance to VP Contracts & Supply Chain
Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, partners, subcontractors, and others
Qualification Requirements
Relevant technical and/or economic university degree
Minimum 5 years of relevant project experience in oil and gas or renewable energy sectors
Experience in managing contractors and suppliers
Knowledge of Norwegian and international contracts
Proficiency in contractual terms, especially related to large fabrication and assembly contracts
- Experience in contract drafting and RFQ/ITT processes
Personal Qualifications:
Commercial and contractual interest and understanding
Ability to establish and develop effective teams
Result-driven with a systematic and analytical approach
Effective communication skills in both Norwegian and English, verbal and written
Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extention.
About MDE
When the right people connect, we create value.
MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.
Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!
