Subsea Category Procurement Engineer
Air Swift
Airswift is currently looking for ubsea Category Procurement Engineer (SURF EPCI to work with our Client O&G Operator.
Starting date: May 2026
- Duration: 12 months + extensions
- Renewable: Yes
- Location: Paris, France
Position Overview
The Senior Subsea Procurement & Contracts Specialist supports affiliates and major capital projects by delivering strategic sourcing, contract administration, and procurement expertise for Subsea Production Systems (SPS), Subsea Umbilicals, Risers & Flowlines (SURF), and Transport & Installation (T&I) packages.
The role operates at category level, providing guidance and hands?on support for high?value, high?complexity EPCI / EPFS contracts ranging from USD 50M to USD 2B CAPEX, across E&P and Gas, Renewables & Power businesses.
This position requires extensive interaction with projects, affiliates, technical entities, legal teams, and the global subsea supply chain, acting as a toward key contractors and service providers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement & Contracting Act as Senior Procurement Engineer for SPS (EPFS & Life?of?Field) and/or SURF (supply and EPCI) packages. Support affiliates and projects throughout the full procurement lifecycle: Bidder screening and supplier engagement Tender strategy and development Negotiations and award recommendations Design and execute complex CFT models (CCFT, OBE/OBT, FEED+, hybrid strategies). Define CFT commercial structures, contract terms, and risk allocation. Lead commercial bid evaluation, normalization, and contract negotiations. Provide market intelligence, custom benchmarks, and supply chain analysis for project gate decisions.
2. Contract Administration & Category Governance Administer SPS, SURF, and T&I contracts at category level. Develop and implement procurement strategies with technical counterparts to: Secure vessel availability Lock manufacturing slots and critical resources Manage tight market conditions Contribute to and manage Long?Term Agreements, Preferred Supplier Agreements, and centralized procurement initiatives. Ensure full compliance with governance (CFT, RTA, Branch Committee approvals). Monitor supplier performance and promote contract adherence. Represent Category Procurement in project reviews, steering committees, and governance panels. 3. Legal & Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate closely with Legal, Procurement, Projects, and Technical entities. Support contractual clarifications, risk management, and dispute avoidance. Contribute to the development and update of contract templates and procurement tools. 4. Centralized & Strategic Procurement Identify and propose synergies and aggregation opportunities across projects, assets, and regions. Lead or support multi?asset, multi?country, and global procurement initiatives for SPS, SURF, and T&I. Quantify and deliver measurable value through centralized sourcing strategies.
5. Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement Systematically review existing REX / Lessons Learned at contract initiation. Capture and consolidate lessons learned at contract close?out. Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement and contract practices. Required Experience & Qualifications Minimum 15 years of experience in EPCI and/or EPFS contract administration for offshore/subsea E&P projects. At least 10 years of hands?on experience with SPS and/or SURF CFT execution and contract administration. Strong background in large?scale offshore capital projects with complex contractual structures. Experience in Offshore Wind Transport & Installation projects is an advantage. Technical & Professional Skills Subsea packages (SPS, SURF, T&I): Expert EPC / EPCI contracting and negotiation: Expert CFT preparation, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and administration: Expert Market intelligence, benchmarking, and supply chain analysis: Expert Stakeholder management in complex, multicultural environments: Expert Communication, influencing, and networking: Expert SPS EPFS contracts: Advanced SURF EPCI project exposure: Confirmed T&I (E&P and Offshore Wind): Confirmed
Languages English: Bilingual French: Intermediate
If you’d like, I can also: Adapt this for contractor / consultant use Produce a short executive version Create a competency?based interview guide Align it with a grading / salary band
Starting date: May 2026
- Duration: 12 months + extensions
- Renewable: Yes
- Location: Paris, France
Position Overview
The Senior Subsea Procurement & Contracts Specialist supports affiliates and major capital projects by delivering strategic sourcing, contract administration, and procurement expertise for Subsea Production Systems (SPS), Subsea Umbilicals, Risers & Flowlines (SURF), and Transport & Installation (T&I) packages.
The role operates at category level, providing guidance and hands?on support for high?value, high?complexity EPCI / EPFS contracts ranging from USD 50M to USD 2B CAPEX, across E&P and Gas, Renewables & Power businesses.
This position requires extensive interaction with projects, affiliates, technical entities, legal teams, and the global subsea supply chain, acting as a toward key contractors and service providers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement & Contracting Act as Senior Procurement Engineer for SPS (EPFS & Life?of?Field) and/or SURF (supply and EPCI) packages. Support affiliates and projects throughout the full procurement lifecycle: Bidder screening and supplier engagement Tender strategy and development Negotiations and award recommendations Design and execute complex CFT models (CCFT, OBE/OBT, FEED+, hybrid strategies). Define CFT commercial structures, contract terms, and risk allocation. Lead commercial bid evaluation, normalization, and contract negotiations. Provide market intelligence, custom benchmarks, and supply chain analysis for project gate decisions.
2. Contract Administration & Category Governance Administer SPS, SURF, and T&I contracts at category level. Develop and implement procurement strategies with technical counterparts to: Secure vessel availability Lock manufacturing slots and critical resources Manage tight market conditions Contribute to and manage Long?Term Agreements, Preferred Supplier Agreements, and centralized procurement initiatives. Ensure full compliance with governance (CFT, RTA, Branch Committee approvals). Monitor supplier performance and promote contract adherence. Represent Category Procurement in project reviews, steering committees, and governance panels. 3. Legal & Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate closely with Legal, Procurement, Projects, and Technical entities. Support contractual clarifications, risk management, and dispute avoidance. Contribute to the development and update of contract templates and procurement tools. 4. Centralized & Strategic Procurement Identify and propose synergies and aggregation opportunities across projects, assets, and regions. Lead or support multi?asset, multi?country, and global procurement initiatives for SPS, SURF, and T&I. Quantify and deliver measurable value through centralized sourcing strategies.
5. Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement Systematically review existing REX / Lessons Learned at contract initiation. Capture and consolidate lessons learned at contract close?out. Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement and contract practices. Required Experience & Qualifications Minimum 15 years of experience in EPCI and/or EPFS contract administration for offshore/subsea E&P projects. At least 10 years of hands?on experience with SPS and/or SURF CFT execution and contract administration. Strong background in large?scale offshore capital projects with complex contractual structures. Experience in Offshore Wind Transport & Installation projects is an advantage. Technical & Professional Skills Subsea packages (SPS, SURF, T&I): Expert EPC / EPCI contracting and negotiation: Expert CFT preparation, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and administration: Expert Market intelligence, benchmarking, and supply chain analysis: Expert Stakeholder management in complex, multicultural environments: Expert Communication, influencing, and networking: Expert SPS EPFS contracts: Advanced SURF EPCI project exposure: Confirmed T&I (E&P and Offshore Wind): Confirmed
Languages English: Bilingual French: Intermediate
If you’d like, I can also: Adapt this for contractor / consultant use Produce a short executive version Create a competency?based interview guide Align it with a grading / salary band
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