About this role
<p>Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh714AC1rGs">True. Blue. Transition.</a> - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.<br><br><strong>About Us:<br></strong>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.</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Purpose</H2> </div><div><ul><li style="text-align:justify">As Indirect Category Manager, you are responsible for strategically managing the indirect procurement activities within specific categories. This role involves overseeing the sourcing, negotiation, and management of contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery of goods and services.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul><li style="text-align:justify">You develop category strategies to optimize our supply chain processes and drive cost /schedule savings and increase in quality</li><li style="text-align:justify">You conduct market analysis to identify reliable suppliers, assess market trends, and mitigate procurement risks</li><li style="text-align:justify">You lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions</li><li style="text-align:justify">You collaborate with business owners to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies</li><li style="text-align:justify">You monitor supplier performance and conduct reviews to evaluate supplier capabilities, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education</H2> </div><div><ul><li style="text-align:justify">Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Experience</H2> </div><div><ul><li style="text-align:justify">Previous experience in procurement or supply chain management</li><li style="text-align:justify">Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and market research.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Functional Competencies</H2> </div><div><div>Commercial</div><div>Analytics and reporting</div><div>Business Acumen</div><div>Third parties relation management</div><div>Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management</div><div>Contract Management</div><div>Negotiation</div><div>Product Costing</div><div>Risk Management</div></div></div></div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#ff8c00"><strong>GENERAL INFORMATION</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.</span><br> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>