Sub-Contract Manager

Are you looking for a new challenge

We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Subcontract Manager to lead subcontracting activities within critical Subsea Well Systems (WS) packages.

Join Our Innovative Team

Bringing cutting-edge physical and digital technologies together to create oilfield equipment is the beating heart of our work. Devising smarter systems that control and monitor oil and gas extraction our subsea products and flexible pipe capabilities are industry leading. Our team provides support for customer operations to ensure continuity for production.

Partner with the best

This role is pivotal in ensuring the contractual and financial delivery of our product strategy aligned with broader execution and financial plans. The successful candidate will drive supplier engagement risk mitigation and commercial excellence across the full project lifecycle.

As a Sub-Contract Manager you will be responsible for:

• Define and execute supplier strategies including panel management negotiations and claims resolution.

• Lead contract negotiations and ensure alignment with internal procurement policies and project goals.

• Provide commercial leadership from ITO (Inquiry to Order) through execution ensuring early risk identification and cost validation.

• Develop strategic contracting models with suppliers to improve execution certainty and manage risk.

• Establish and maintain robust rhythms with suppliers including monthly contract reviews covering cost variations risks and opportunities.

• Drive change control processes to optimize execution and protect business interests.

• Align contract scope and strategy with the overall WS strategy and long-term business goals.

• Collaborate with Sourcing to develop project-specific sourcing plans and timelines.

• Ensure compliance with contractual administration requirements and support internal/external reporting.

• Lead the formulation and negotiation of contractual claims and counterclaims.

• Integrate lessons learned into future sales commercial and product strategies.

• Maintain variation control systems and manage negotiations to optimize project outcomes.

• Support project risk and opportunity reviews and ensure commercial risks are actively managed.

• Liaise with schedulers planners and execution managers to maintain visibility of key events and fulfillment issues.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering Supply Chain or a related field. (High school diploma/GED with relevant experience may be considered.)

• Experience in commodity or subcontract management preferably in the energy or subsea sector.

• Deep understanding of lump sum unit rate and reimbursable contract models including clauses related to payment variations escalation and risk.

• Proven ability to secure favorable outcomes and adapt to alternative contractual positions.

• Strong capability in identifying assessing and mitigating commercial risks.

• Ability to build networks mentor team members and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization.

• Familiarity with subsea production systems and EPC project cycles.

• Skilled in Excel Word Outlook Teams/Zoom ARM P6 supplier portals and document management systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven leadership in cross-functional and matrix environments.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Track record of improving project sourcing profitability and managing commercial risk.

• Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone this role we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.