Contract Manager - Supply Chain Operations

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• The Contract Manager Supply Chain Operations provides Contract management support throughout the procurement and supply chain lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and effective contract execution in support of operational activities. The role works closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Brownfield teams.

Responsibilities

• You provide contractual support to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams during pre-award and post-award phases and the contract lifecycle.
• You review, negotiate, and implement contractual terms and conditions in accordance with company policies and risk management principles.
• You support dispute resolution, change management, claims management, and contract close-out activities.

Education

• Degree or MBA in one of the following disciplines (Business Management, Law, Construction Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying).

Experience

• Proven experience in contract management and/or procurement, supply chain, and subcontract management environments, either on the client, contractor, or supplier side.
• Demonstrated experience in both pre-award activities (tendering, negotiation, contract formation) and post-award contract administration.
• Previous experience within the energy sector, preferably oil and gas, EPC, operations, or maintenance environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and understanding of contractual risk allocation.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Functional Competencies

Contract Administration and Contractual ComplianceContractual change identification and managementContractual close outSBM Product KnowledgeContract law and model contract knowledgePre-contract managementContract ManagementContract set-up and Contract awarenessContractual warranty, claims and dispute supportContractual and commercial negotiation