Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Location: Boden, Sweden
Assignment Type: Annually Renewable Contract
Work Schedule: 6/2 Rotation, 53 hours per week (Monday to Saturday, usually half day Saturday)
Package: Daily rate, accommodation, and rotational flights provided

Job Brief

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. This role involves solving complex subcontract-related problems and working independently with minimal guidance. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in subcontracts, requiring in-depth expertise and broad knowledge within the discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend proposals by analyzing rates, cost structure estimates, material and equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules
• Administer subcontract functions for projects and bids
• Participate in or lead subcontract management strategy development and implementation
• Advise site leadership and office personnel on subcontract management matters
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
• Manage and explain contracting policies and procedures to project requestors
• Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with contracting policy before execution
• Direct the development of subcontracts and related processes
• Ensure proper handling of subcontracts, support documentation, and related files
• Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process
• Develop procedures as required
• Prepare subcontracting activity reports
• Liaise directly with field Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
• Prepare project-specific flow-downs from the project's prime contract
• Understand and comply with the project sourcing strategy
• Support the resolution of subcontract-related issues
• Investigate and address problems on projects beyond routine tasks
• Support the subcontractor performance review and closeout process
• May be appointed as a key Super User with additional system responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant discipline
• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 6 years of subcontracts experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Field experience is required
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and related policies
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, monitor progress, and manage efforts to meet deadlines
• Effective in working with others in a multifunctional team
• Ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies
• Experience with the bid process and bid evaluations