Head of Supply Chain   l   United Kingdom   l   Shearwater GeoServices

As a global provider of marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software, our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients; providing them with the tools they need to de-risk their exploration and maximise their production efficiency.

To mirror this, we offer an unparalleled environment for our employees, one that encourages growth and inclusiveness and where everyone feels valued.

We partner with energy companies to find the natural resources the world needs today, as well as to provide subsurface monitoring and site surveys for energy transition applications, as efficiently and safely as possible.

This is a fantastic time to join Shearwater as we expand our teams to meet the seismic exploration challenges of the future. 

The Role

At Shearwater our business functions operate on a global scale, but work like a local team.

Combining their experience and expertise, they work collaboratively with the aim to continuously improve our vital people and business functions.
We are currently expanding our Supply Chain capabilities to meet the needs that our business growth requires.

Leading the overall supply chain operations, in this newly created position the Head will be responsible for creating and implementing a global supply chain strategy to ensure that individual business segments run effectively and that organisational goals and performance KPI’s are achieved.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a highly collaborative environment, where you can build your understanding of the Shearwater business and then take ownership of identifying, creating and implementing a corporate supply chain strategy.

This position has the flexibility to be based in either our UK (Gatwick) or Norway (Bergen) head offices. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Evaluate supply chain procedures and identify improvement opportunities based on wider industry practices
• Streamline current supply chain activities to reduce operating costs
• Actively collaborate with other departments to create coordinated business growth plans
• Ensure supply chain processes are aligned to legal practices and standards
• Manage a team of procurement and logistic professionals
• Communicate, train and guide employees on procedures
• Contribute to tender responses when required
• Lead communication and negotiation with suppliers and vendors
• Report and evaluate on contractor management KPI’s

Qualifications

• Higher education or degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience
• 3 years+ line management experience
• A minimum of 2 year+ of international experience in a global operating company
• Demonstrable experience of delivering supply chain strategies within a similar industry such as Aviation, Engineering, Marine

Personal qualities

• Positive attitude
• A natural team player, who can collaborate and lead within a international and multidisciplinary team
• The ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrable experience of managing deadlines and priorities
• The ability to build new relationships with peers and external providers

We can offer

• The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries. From acquisition to image processing and research & development, our people innovate collaboratively from sensor to image - a continuous loop between people and technology
• Working with highly driven, skilled, and dedicated colleagues, both on and offshore
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A culture of transparency and freedom which allows our people to develop in an environment that encourages progression
• A commitment to being the best and finding people who share this vision

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