Senior Supply Chain Strategist

We are looking for a talented professional to join our team as a Supply Chain Manager.

Your career will be shaped by continuous progress, enabling you to innovate and make an impact. Our people are the engine room behind True Blue Transition, shaping the future of energy and beyond.

We are SBM Offshore, a leading company in the deepwater ocean-infrastructure sector. Our work is focused on cleaner, more efficient energy production. True Blue Transition is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy.

You will act as the ambassador of Supply Chain within a designated area/location. Fully aligned with the Group SC Strategy and initiatives, you will translate them into operational plans and supervise their execution. You will oversee resource allocation, manpower planning, and determine the need for subcontracting activities. You are responsible for monitoring team performance.

• Staffing: Ensure that proper resources are allocated to project/operations for your area/location.
• Partner with Supply Chain Discipline Managers and Project & Operations' management to develop, monitor, and implement staffing plans to ensure resources requirements are met for current and future workload needs.
• Coordinate with other regions to identify mutually beneficial opportunities with regards to staffing needs.
• Alignment: Ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively engage with department heads to optimize all relevant working relationships.
• Communication: Ensure that all relevant stakeholders are promptly informed of project developments.
• Support project execution by aligning with discipline managers to anticipate relevant actions.
• Process Compliance: Ensure that Company processes are understood and implemented.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key regional vendors, in alignment with the Category Management team as needed.
• Interface with Group Supply Chain and other Regional Centers' Supply Chain departments.
• Local Initiatives: Ensure that local initiatives are aligned with Group Supply Chain's strategy and objectives.
• Actively participate in the Group Supply Chain initiatives.
• Provide feedback and lessons learned from Projects and Operations on Supply Chain's tools and processes.
• Talent Management: Permanently support strategic sourcing and vendor management activities for your area/location.
• Effectively manage talents.
• Employee Development: Ensure that employees in the team have the right competencies to enable current and future business priorities.
• Provide regular feedback to the team, ensure performance issues are addressed promptly, and partner with HR to promote a motivating working environment.

• A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), can be an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain management, with at least 5 years in the oil and gas or similar relevant industry.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Proven track record in managing end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships, including contract negotiations and performance monitoring.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of local regulations, customs, and compliance in the oil and gas sector.