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McDermott Senior Director Supply Chain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Overview
The Senior Director Supply Chain executes Supply Chain or Supply Chain strategy to achieve key business objectives. Their work is guided by company strategy and Supply Chain business objectives and directly impacts business results. They evaluate key business challenges and direct the development of new and innovative solutions. This role requires the application of in-depth knowledge of the Supply Chain, business, and commercial expertise to differentiate McDermott from the competition.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead the business line strategic direction for the Supply Chain function
Guide the supply chain strategy for projects
Understand and liaise with the major suppliers and customers
Lead other supply chain leaders
Interact with global discipline counterparts, regional and corporate leadership
Plan and administer the budget for resources, initiatives, services, and subscriptions for the business line Set the tone for diversity, resource training and development process
Retain and develop sufficient pool of subject matter experts in the region or work with Global leadership to support projects
Manage annual performance and salary review
Develop a succession plan for key resources
Utilize aggressive supply management strategies and best practices to develop and implement plans that govern sourcing and acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in support of project requirements
Monitor project procurement-related activities, and provide direction and support to team members as necessary to ensure the successful delivery of established project requirements
Lead efforts to establish proposal support strategy and review proposal input to ensure procurement and subcontracting content complements identified needs and will permit us to submit a competitive tender
Ensure compliance with established company’s policies and procedures as documented in the management system
Ensure attainment of the project and operating budgets and specific financial objectives, including effort hour budgets
Manage business line personnel assignments
Ensure problems are identified in a timely manner and appropriate corrective action plans are developed to allow resolution; participate in resolving disputes, claims, and performance issues
Oversee the development and administration of all subcontracts to ensure compliance with standard contractual provisions, appropriate performance against the statement of work, timely execution of change orders, and prompt closeout upon satisfactory completion of work
Work with a team of peers in other locations to provide and share information that will contribute to the global goals of the organization
Represent the organization to suppliers
Essential Qualifications and Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
15+ years of prior domestic and international procurement experience including major equipment acquisition, construction contracting, logistics, subcontract administration, and claims resolution
Organize and disciplined individual with well-developed communication skills
Demonstrate an ability to accomplish established objectives within a diverse corporate environment including within an international environment
Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities and be confident enough to make complex decisions
Comfortable with detail and possess a robust system focus as well as a reputation for integrity, maturity, and an ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced multi-faceted business environment
Strong interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with operational management throughout the organization
Leadership capability to develop and supervise quality staff, set direction, manage programs, and bring projects to fruition
Proven procurement professional and team player with the ability to assume increasing responsibilities beyond those outlined in this specification
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