Supplier Manager

Company Profile Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense, entertainment, and aerospace industries. Oceaneering’s business offerings include remotely operated vehicles, built-to-order specialty subsea hardware, deepwater intervention and manned diving services, non-destructive testing and inspection, and engineering and project management.

Position Summary Leads, directs and manages sourcing activities for select categories to support regional business units.   Manages the cross-functional business relationships in the development and implementation of collaborative supply strategies, performance management, and continuous improvement operations.  Serves as the primary interface with category suppliers and as the dedicated lead for the cross-functional purchasing team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops and manages long-term relationships at proper levels of management with critical suppliers. Develops and manages overall supplier performance.  Responsible supplier relationship manager for improving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost for all suppliers. Ensures the communication of technical, quality, legal, and commercial requirement sourcing information for goods and services, and facilitates the resolution of commercial, quality and technical issues related to sourced goods, both internal and external to Oceaneering. Manages procurement plan and pricing strategy to support cost objectives, and works to ensure delivery schedules are adequate to support project and operational needs. Ensures timely and accurate implementation/action of supplier related Engineering Change Order, and Non-Conformance Report dispositions. Manages and monitors the purchasing data integrity of the ERP system, including item master and purchase order data, to facilitate efficient execution of the master schedule material/procurement plan. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred with a minimum Five (5) years Supplier Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience with supplier management of fabrication and/or machine shop suppliers is preferred. Experience with supplier management of fabrication and/or machine shop suppliers is preferred.  Experience with forgings / casting suppliers also preferred. Experience with value engineering and cost engineering activities is preferred.  Must have knowledge and experience of supply chain processes and best practices; including sourcing, category management, market analysis, contracting methodologies, risk analysis and supplier performance management   Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.