Job Description

For our US offshore renewables projects, we require a dedicated Supply Chain Manager. In this role you will be supporting our US-based projects with their requirements for hiring and procuring third party equipment and services, whilst developing partnering with strategic parties. You will also be interacting with your Supply Chain counterparts in our Boskalis Offshore Energy group globally. Your role is crucial for timely and commercially successful bidding and execution of projects that are carried out with, for example, our heavy lifting vessel, Bokalift 2, and cable lay vessel, Ndeavour.  Your commercial view on vendor management ensures that relationships are developed and maintained with Strategic Supply Chain partners/ Subcontractors/ Vendors. You will manage Project Buyers in accordance with the Boskalis Way of Working and set out the strategy to enable a manageable and measurable process from RFQs, Contract Award, Expediting, Logistics and final delivery to the end user.  YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER:

• Developing relations with existing and new Supply Chain partners with the aim to maximize the quality of third-party bids.
• Ensuring the specifications and contract conditions included in the RFQ’s are complete and will result in compliant bids, as well as minimize additional work claims.
• Identifying key knowledge holders of products/services and ensuring their input and review is incorporated in the RFQ’s. 
• Developing, reviewing and approving project-specific Procurement Plans. 
• Actively expedite the timely delivery of internal technical scopes required for the RFQ process. 
• Ensuring continuous improvement of procurement processes.

YOUR QUALITIES   You can make your mark as Supply Chain Manager if you have:  

• At least 10 years’ relevant work experience in a similar role or as Project or Procurement Manager in the maritime industry. Offshore energy experience is valued.  
• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering, supply chain management, purchasing or similar. 
• In-depth knowledge of US offshore supply chain and procurement processes. 
• A good command of written and spoken English; Other business languages are valued.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT  

• Money and more: Besides a competitive salary, you will receive eligibility for health, vision, dental coverage, and a 401 (k) pension plan subject to plan terms. Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods. Company-paid holidays and eligibility for paid time off, including sick/personal leave and 15 company-paid vacation days (pro-rated for 2022 based on your hire date).
• Career opportunities: We challenge you to get better every day. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities. We provide worldwide career opportunities.
• The Boskalis US Offshore Renewables hub is in Providence, Rhode Island. You will have a flexible and hybrid working arrangement. As we are seizing new market opportunities, you will be part of an agile and dynamic team, giving you the opportunity to step outside of your job description.  
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible.

EXTRA INFORMATION  

• Your team: You will be part of the Offshore Energy US Offshore Renewables team directly reporting to the Managing Director. 
• Where you will work: The US Offshore Renewables office is located in Providence, RI. You will have a flexible and hybrid working arrangement. 
• Fulltime/ part-time job: The position of function is a fulltime job (40 hours a week). 
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job and fit, we will invite you for two or more interviews, which could be in-person and/or via Microsoft Teams. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Boskalis. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organization.

Additional Information

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Supply Chain Manager. Please contact Ms. Juliette Janssen, Corporate Recruiter via +31 (0)6 50 15 06 22. INTERESTED? Please apply before 15 March 2022 by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.   Boskalis is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

_DISCLAIMER FOR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION AGENCIES _

_WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS OR CVS FROM RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION AGENCIES. IN GENERAL, WE DO NOT APPRECIATE ACQUISITION, AND THIS ALSO APPLIES TO BOSKALIS COLLEAGUES OR ASSOCIATED BOSKALIS COMPANIES. _

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