Procurement Lead - DeepSTIM

The DeepSTIM Procurement Lead will lead sourcing and procurement for the Port Fourchon shorebase consolidation project and support the broader DeepSTIM project as required. The role combines strategic sourcing, construction procurement, contract management, supplier performance, and project execution in a complex, schedule-driven environment. This person will work closely with project management, engineering, operations, finance, legal, logistics, HSE, quality, shipyards, contractors, and equipment suppliers to secure the products and services needed to deliver the project safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with SLB requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing experience, hands-on facilities or construction procurement experience, and preferably marine, shipyard, offshore, or vessel-conversion exposure.   Relationship Reports directly to the DeepSTIM Supply Chain Project Manager Works in close alignment with the Project technical team, NAO Procurement Manager and relevant Category Managers Maintains active and collaborative relationships with DeepSTIM Project Manager; engineering and technical teams; Port Fourchon facilities team; Finance; Legal; HSE; Quality; Logistics; Procurement Service Center; accounts payable; and operational stakeholders Interfaces with Engineering firms, construction contractors, shipyards, equipment manufacturers, service providers, inspectors, and other project suppliers   Direct Reports No direct reports are expected. The role may coordinate sourcing specialists, buyers, expeditors, and contractor resources assigned to project work packages   Responsibilities   Sourcing Own the sourcing plan for assigned construction, facilities, marine, equipment, and service work packages, aligned with project priorities, approved budgets, and required delivery dates. Lead supplier market analysis, prequalification, RFIs, RFPs, tender clarifications, commercial evaluations, negotiation strategies, supplier recommendations, and award documentation Develop competitive, limited-bid, or sole-source strategies based on supplier availability, technical requirements, schedule risk, and project value Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery commitments, warranties, change mechanisms, liability positions, commercial exceptions, and other key terms with support from Legal and project stakeholders. Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, schedule protection, and value-improvement opportunities without compromising safety, quality, or technical requirements   Facilities Lead procurement support for the Port Fourchon shorebase consolidation, including construction contractors, civil works, utilities, buildings, site services, materials, equipment rental, and specialist subcontractors. Partner with engineering and project teams to confirm that scopes of work, bills of material, bid packages, commercial schedules, milestones, and acceptance criteria are complete before tendering. Evaluate contractor capacity, execution plans, labor strategy, subcontracting approach, safety performance, quality systems, schedule, and commercial risk. Establish clear commercial controls for progress payments, milestone acceptance, allowances, reimbursable work, unit rates, variations, claims, and change orders. Support site execution by resolving procurement and supplier issues that may affect construction sequencing, mobilization, materials availability, or completion.       DeepSTIM Project Support Support sourcing and contract activities for vessel conversion, shipyard, marine engineering, electrical integration, equipment packages, and specialist marine services as assigned. Coordinate with technical teams and suppliers, regulatory, documentation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and interface requirements that affect commercial commitments. Understand the risks of limited supplier markets, proprietary equipment, long-lead materials, and complex technical interfaces, and build