Subsea Category Procurement Engineer (SURF EPCI / T&I / SPS)

Job Description

Senior Procurement Engineer – SPS & SURF

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full procurement and contract support to affiliates and capital projects.
• Support sourcing strategies including bidder screening, supplier engagement, tender development, and negotiations.
• Deliver market intelligence, customized procurement analyses and benchmarks to support decision‑making.
• Advise on and manage complex CFT structures (CCFT, OBE/OBT, FEED+, EPFS, EPCI).
• Develop CFT packages including commercial structures and contract terms.
• Support contractual qualifications, exception reviews and negotiations.
• Evaluate commercial aspects of bids, recommend awards and advise on tools, methodologies and normalisation strategies.
• Support projects with relevant market, supply‑chain intelligence and benchmarks throughout project gates.

Procurement & Contract Administration

• Define, promote and implement procurement strategies with technical counterparts to secure vessels, manufacturing slots, resources, and services in tight market conditions.
• Develop long‑term frame agreements, Preferred Supplier Agreements and other strategic procurement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with governance and contract processes within the category perimeter (CFT, approvals, committees).
• Represent Procurement in project reviews, steering committees, and governance forums.
• Coordinate creation and updates of contract templates and procurement tools.
• Monitor supplier performance and promote contract compliance.

Coordination & Centralised Procurement

• Coordinate closely with legal and project entities on subjects within the category perimeter.
• Identify and promote synergies and value‑adding centralised procurement opportunities.
• Lead or support centralised procurement initiatives for SPS and/or SURF supply or services with multi‑project or multi‑country scope.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through consolidation of lessons learned and contract REX.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in EPCI and/or EPFS contract administration for subsea offshore projects.
• At least 10 years of recent experience with SPS and SURF contracts.
• Recognised expertise in subsea packages, procurement strategy, market intelligence and complex negotiations.
• Strong exposure to Subsea Production Systems projects or operations.
• Experience in Transport & Installation offshore projects; offshore wind experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in complex, multi‑stakeholder and international environments.
• Excellent communication, influencing and networking skills.

Languages

• English: Bilingual
• French: Bilingual