Subsea7 — a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry — is seeking an experienced, commercially sharp, and procurement-expert Senior SCM Specialist (Valves) to manage the procurement of engineered materials and services for an Oil & Gas project from its Dubai office. With a minimum of 12 years of Supply Chain Management experience and Aramco project knowledge, this is one of the most technically demanding, commercially impactful, and career-defining senior procurement specialist roles available in Dubai’s offshore energy sector in 2026.
About This Role — Senior SCM Specialist at Subsea7 Dubai
Company: Subsea7 — a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry, enabling lower-carbon oil and gas and the growth of offshore renewables
Project Scope: Oil & Gas project — procurement of engineered materials and services including valves, with full accountability from pre-qualification through to purchase order close-out
Aramco Requirement: Aramco experience required for topside works including switchgear, battery, MCC, transformer, electrical cables, power panels, ICCP, and electrical consumables
Tools: SAP Ariba for RFQ issuance and DocuSign for Form of Agreement/Subcontract signature — full digital procurement workflow management
Accountability: Full personal accountability for final delivery of materials/services per project technical specifications, safety performance, budget, schedule, quality, and contractual risk requirements
Why Subsea7 Dubai — A Premier Senior SCM Career in Offshore Energy
Global Prestige: Subsea7 is a truly global offshore energy leader — Senior SCM Specialist experience at Subsea7 is one of the most recognized and valued procurement credentials in the international offshore oil and gas sector
Full Procurement Lifecycle: End-to-end SCM responsibility from pre-award through award management to post-award and PO close-out — one of the most complete and career-building procurement roles available in Dubai
Offshore Innovation: Subsea7 is actively driving offshore energy transition — making lower-carbon oil and gas possible while enabling offshore renewables growth — a company with genuine purpose and forward-looking strategy
Diversity & Inclusion: Subsea7 values diverse teams as central to success — welcoming people who think differently, bring new ideas, and are willing to take on challenges with global impact
Position Overview
The Senior SCM Specialist (Valves) at Subsea7 Dubai will manage the procurement of engineered materials and services as allocated by the Project SCM Manager — bearing full personal accountability for the final delivery of materials and services in line with all project requirements including technical specification, safety performance, budget, schedule, quality, and contractual risk management. The role spans the complete procurement lifecycle: pre-award (vendor qualification, RFQ via SAP Ariba, bid analysis, commercial negotiation, recommendation), award management (Form of Agreement, SCA/CBE, SAP PO creation, DocuSign), and post-award management (convergence planning, supplier progress monitoring, KOM/PPM/audit coordination, NCR/TQ/deviation management, supplier performance evaluation).
Why This Senior SCM Specialist Role at Subsea7 Stands Out: You hold full personal accountability for engineered material and service delivery across the complete procurement lifecycle — from pre-qualification and RFQ through bid analysis, commercial negotiation, contract execution, and post-award progress monitoring through to PO close-out, Aramco project experience combined with Subsea7’s globally recognized offshore engineering procurement platform creates one of the most prestigious and internationally valued Senior SCM Specialist career credentials in the entire Middle East oil and gas sector, SAP Ariba procurement workflow, DocuSign contract execution, convergence planning methodology, and offshore engineered material supply chain management build a highly specific and exceptionally marketable offshore procurement skill set, Subsea7’s commitment to offshore energy transition — enabling lower-carbon oil and gas and offshore renewables — means your procurement expertise actively contributes to one of the world’s most important energy transformation journeys, and the closing date of 31 October 2026 means qualified candidates should apply immediately to ensure their application is reviewed in time.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Award — Qualification, RFQ & Bid Analysis
- Coordinate with Engineering, QA, QC, and HSE disciplines to ensure all technical, quality, safety, and contractual requirements are fully included in pre-qualification and tender documents — preparing and issuing Requests for Quotation to bidder list suppliers using the SAP Ariba procurement tool
- Coordinate the comprehensive review and clarification of all bids — running contractual, commercial, and schedule analysis while liaising with other disciplines for timely technical, quality, and HSE section review and clarification
- Finalize the bid summary and make a clear, well-reasoned recommendation to the Project SCM Manager and Project Manager — demonstrating analytical rigor, commercial awareness, and project risk assessment capability
- Perform commercial negotiation with suppliers — driving the best commercial outcome for Subsea7 while maintaining positive, professional, and productive supplier relationships throughout the bidding process
Award Management — Contract Execution & SAP PO
- Prepare the Form of Agreement and Subcontract documents — ensuring all contractual terms, project requirements, technical specifications, and Aramco flow-down requirements are accurately captured and clearly documented
- Prepare the Supplier Commitment Approval (SCA/CBE) and contractual deviation matrix for Management approval — ensuring complete internal governance compliance before any commercial commitment is made
- Expedite the Purchase Requisition and create the Purchase Order in SAP — ensuring timely PO approval and expediting all required internal approval workflows to prevent award delays
- Ensure Form of Agreement/Subcontract signature via DocuSign — managing the full digital contract execution workflow with precision, accuracy, and professional follow-through
Post-Award Management — Convergence, Monitoring & Expediting
- Develop a comprehensive convergence plan for each PO — identifying key milestones, associated target dates, and readiness conditions, then using the convergence plan as a live monitoring and communication tool for all project stakeholders
- Organize and lead KOM (Kick-Off Meetings), PPMs (Project Progress Meetings), and supplier audits — monitoring and expediting supplier documentation issuance, Technical Queries, Deviation Requests, and Non-Compliance Reports with proactive follow-through
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the supplier for all commercial, contractual, progress, and coordination matters — maintaining clear, professional, and reliable communication that keeps the supply chain aligned with project requirements
- Furnish reliable and up-to-date supply progress information to all project stakeholders — promptly identifying potential delays, analyzing root causes, and proposing corrective actions to minimize any identified deviations from the project schedule
Aramco Compliance, Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Apply Aramco-specific knowledge and experience for topside works procurement — including switchgear, battery, MCC, transformer, electrical cables, power panels, ICCP, and electrical consumables — ensuring full compliance with Aramco requirements throughout the procurement lifecycle
- Raise project team awareness of PO issues that could affect overall project performance — managing their resolution with the relevant project stakeholders and escalating risks appropriately and in a timely manner
- Ensure supplier performance evaluations are completed upon PO close-out — using Subsea7’s supplier performance assessment tool to provide accurate, evidence-based performance feedback for future supplier qualification decisions
- Liaise with the Package Manager to understand PO interfaces with other project activities — ensuring all associated constraints and dependencies are identified, documented, and included in contract management activities
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational & Professional Requirements
- Degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline — or equivalent qualification by experience in supply chain management and offshore energy procurement
- Minimum 12 years of Supply Chain Management experience — specifically covering vendor qualification, RFQ issuance, purchase order creation, PO follow-up, and PO close-out in an offshore or oil and gas environment
- Aramco experience is required — specifically for topside works procurement including switchgear, battery, MCC, transformer, electrical cables, power panels, lighting, cable glands, ICCP, and electrical consumables
About Subsea7 — Making Offshore Energy Transition Possible
Subsea7 is a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry — making offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of offshore renewables and emerging energy technologies. Onshore or offshore, Subsea7 provides a journey of opportunities, continuous learning, and professional development for people who think differently, bring fresh ideas, and are willing to take on challenges with global-scale positive impact.
Subsea7 values diverse teams as central to its success — recognizing that an inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making, and introduces new ways of thinking that drive better outcomes for clients and communities worldwide. At Subsea7, fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals, and equal opportunity based on merit are the foundation of how the organization works and develops together.
Application Tips: To submit a strong application — ensure your CV highlights transferable SCM skills and Aramco experience, include a cover letter explaining why you are the right fit, check your application carefully before final submission, and apply before the closing date of 31 October 2026.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Offshore Oil & Gas SCM Professionals: With 12+ years of supply chain management experience in offshore, subsea, or oil and gas engineering procurement environments — full PO lifecycle experience from RFQ to close-out is essential
- Aramco-Experienced Procurement Specialists: With specific Aramco topside works procurement experience — switchgear, MCC, transformer, electrical cables, ICCP, and related electrical topside materials and consumables
- SAP Ariba & SAP PO Proficient SCM Specialists: With hands-on experience using SAP Ariba for RFQ issuance and bid management, and SAP for purchase order creation and expediting in an oil and gas project environment
- Commercial Negotiation & Convergence Planning Experts: With proven experience developing PO convergence plans, leading supplier KOMs and PPMs, managing NCRs and Technical Queries, and delivering cost-saving outcomes through skilled commercial negotiation
- Engineered Materials Procurement Specialists: With strong knowledge of the offshore industry, complex engineered materials and valves procurement, and the ability to understand technical discussions and assess associated commercial and schedule impacts
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