Senior Procurement Specialist

In this role as a Senior Procurement Specialist at McDermott, you will utilize your expertise to enhance the Procurement discipline within the company. Your responsibilities will include acting as a mentor to colleagues with less experience, providing guidance on Procurement practices, and resolving complex problems using your specialized knowledge. Your impact will extend to various customer, operational, project, or service activities while ensuring adherence to guidelines and policies. Key Responsibilities: - Hold responsibility for the Supply Chain function within the Project Management Team - Collaborate with key stakeholders for project requirements and interface with clients and vendors to meet project milestones - Lead the procurement strategy within the Project Management Team, incorporating all contract requirements and negotiating to minimize exposure - Develop a Project Procurement execution plan with the supply chain function, covering purchasing, expediting, logistics, communication, and project goals - Identify and address client needs related to supply chain/procurement requirements, acting as a single point of contact with the client - Develop corrective action plans for identified problems and participate in resolving disputes, claims, and performance issues - Ensure effective status reporting, maintain auditable procurement files, and oversee project supply chain management activities - Interface with peers to provide and receive information effectively and lead project reviews - Manage approval cycles, resolve disputes with vendors, and provide independent advice to the Project Management Team - Support the SCM Function and Reporting Manager as required Qualifications Required: - Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience with a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant experience - 6-10 years of relevant experience, with a professional procurement qualification preferred - Ability to work independently, manage priorities, handle high procurement volume, and work on multiple projects concurrently - Apply knowledge and skills to standard and nonstandard situations, interpret customer needs, and identify solutions - Use best practices to enhance products/services, control costs, and solve moderately complex problems - Manage time effectively, promote teamwork, and guide others - Knowledge of database software like SPMAT or Oracle is preferred At Lutech Resources, with over 25 years of experience in recruitment and resource management for Engineering, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors, we prioritize building long-term relationships with clients and candidates. Our goal is to quickly connect qualified talent with the best-suited employers, ensuring positive outcomes for all parties involved.,