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The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead the procurement strategy within project management, acting as a resource for less experienced colleagues and ensuring project milestones are met within budget. Responsibilities include developing procurement execution plans, managing procurement packages, negotiating contract requirements, and maintaining auditable procurement files. The role requires 6+ years of relevant procurement experience, the ability to work independently, and strong stakeholder management, with knowledge of SP MAT or Oracle databases preferred.
Requirements
Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or equivalent experience, with 6-10 years of relevant procurement experience. The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal guidance, manage a high volume of procurement packages across multiple projects with tight timelines, and coach others. Knowledge of database software (SPMAT SharePoint Migration Tool or Oracle) is preferred, along with strong procurement and cost management capabilities, and experience interfacing with clients and vendors to meet project milestones.
Description
Job Overview:
The Senior Procurement Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Procurement discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Procurement discipline. The Senior Procurement Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Procurement Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Procurement team and other related teams. It ensures they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.