Senior Sub-contract Specialist

Deep Ocean is expanding the team and looking for a team-oriented and experienced Senior Sub-contract Specialist with a can-do attitude who wants to join a fast-paced, professional and collaborative environment!

To develop and facilitate Deep Ocean's subcontracting and procurement activities across tenders and projects, ensuring commercial risk is effectively managed, value is maximised and project delivery requirements are met through the strategic engagement of suppliers and subcontractors.

• Conduct procurement and subcontracting activities in accordance with governing procedures and processes. Develop and execute subcontracting and procurement strategies and plans throughout both tender and project phases, ensuring commercial, operational and project objectives are achieved.
• Lead and coordinate pre- and post-award subcontract awards activities including RFQ/ITT preparation, bid evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiations, contract award, supplier management and contract review. Ensure Deep Ocean standard terms and conditions and applicable client flow-down obligations are effectively incorporated into subcontract agreements to minimise commercial risk.
• Lead supplier qualification and due diligence activities for new and existing suppliers, including financial, operational, compliance and capability assessments where required. Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery, continuity of supply and long-term value creation.
• Support the negotiation, implementation and management of framework agreements, supply agreements and strategic subcontract arrangements.
• Actively collaborate with HSEQ department to conduct supplier audits as necessary in the projects.
• Liaise with project team to ensure supplier performance assessments are conducted and lessons learned are addressed internally in terms of supplier performance, issues etc. Actively engage in continuous improvements of processes and procedures.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks associated with subcontractor engagement and supply chain activities.
• Act as mentor and provide guidance for new and existing team members.

• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong contractual and risk management awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical and solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Relationship-building and supplier management capability

• All Deep Ocean employees are expected to proactively take ownership of Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Security Compliance relevant to their work tasks and responsibilities.
• All personnel have the authority and duty to stop any non-compliant work process, unsafe operation or unsafe behaviour that may cause harm to Personnel, Assets or the Environment.

• Employees are expected to embrace Leadership Responsibility in alignment with their Leadership Level, adhering to the principles outlined in ACT for Leadership and the Leadership Posters (Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Leaders).

• All Deep Ocean employees must complete required training programs set by the company within specified deadlines.

• All Deep Ocean employees are expected to live and promote the company values ACT (Attitude, Courage, Teamwork) and comply with the Company and Department Specific Policies and Procedures.
• As part of the governance of the Company, employees are required to promptly inform their Line Manager of any significant matters regarding departmental or company performance.

• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant Procurement or Contracting experience in multi-project, engineering environment, preferable within Subsea industry.
• Experience and knowledge from the Renewables and/or Oil & Gas industry Further education in Supply Chain Management, Finance or Engineering Legal / Contractual awareness and experience
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills

Deep Ocean has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. We support the 10 United Nations Global Compact Principles on human rights, labour standards, environment, and anti-corruption. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and workplace. We value inclusion, equality and diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or gender identity.

Aberdeen, UK