Head of Supply Chain 90330

The Head of Supply Chain leads Seadrill's end-to-end Supply Chain function across its distributed operations in Angola, Brazil, Norway, the Gulf of Mexico, and APAC. The role directs a global team of regional Supply Chain Managers and functional leads, and is accountable for the planning and delivery of all Supply Chain activities in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner in support of rig operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the role owns the global Supply Chain strategy and the multi-year improvement portfolio spanning procurement, category management, inventory, logistics, systems, and analytics. The Head of Supply Chain sets the framework, plan, and deliverables for the function; converts operational momentum into measurable value; and provides engaged, visible leadership to a diverse group of global and local professionals. Responsibilities Ensure efficient, effective Supply Chain services to rig operations so that all required materials and services are planned and delivered on time, mitigating risks and delays to operations. Act as the escalation contact and key business partner for Supply Chain issues across all operating areas. Oversee the logistics process across regions, ensuring 3PL service levels meet Company standards, and that freight costs and logistics processes are reviewed and improved. Manage warehouses and the handling of overstocked and obsolete inventory; oversee reserve management of assets, components, and spares, and ensure policies for asset movement and disposal are followed. Ensure offshore warehouses are maintained to Company standards and that rig OMCs are supported and trained on Company policies. Lead common management and coordination of procurement processes across operating areas, ensuring adherence to policy and full use of global, regional, and local pricing agreements. Partner with Category Management to align regional sourcing with global category strategies; run regional and local sourcing projects, develop capable new suppliers, and negotiate cost-effective contracts on behalf of the business. Manage the assigned Supply Chain budget; oversee supplier spend and continuously identify savings and efficiency opportunities. Liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure timely, accurate invoice payment. Own the inventory strategy across rig clusters, distinguishing dead stock from live inventory and applying differentiated reduction and pooling strategies for critical spares. Tie inventory reduction to reduced repair and maintenance purchasing budgets with Finance, so that reductions convert into realized cash savings. Own Supply Chain master data quality and the Supply Chain systems landscape (Oracle Fusion and related tools), and drive integration between procurement and rig inventory systems to close visibility gaps. Champion procurement automation, analytics, and the responsible adoption of AI and generative AI to improve forecasting, spend analysis, supplier performance, and decision support across the function. Develop and maintain Supply Chain KPIs and dashboards in line with corporate guidelines; use data to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Conduct duties in line with the Company Supply Chain Manual and relevant corporate and operational division manuals; develop location-specific policies aligned with corporate directives and ensure common understanding and compliance. Ensure the Company's Code of Ethical Business Conduct and Insider Trading and Confidential Information Policy are respected, including Sarbanes-Oxley and FCPA compliance. Conduct internal and external audit compliance for assigned areas and comply with the Total Management System, operating and technical procedures, and workplace instructions. Maintain what already works while pursuing improvement, so that gains in one area are not traded off against proven performance in another. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field. 10-15 years' experience in Supply Chain, preferably including Procurement and/or Procure-to-Pay (P2P). 5-7 years' experience managing Supply Chain professionals and team leaders. Preferred 5+ years' experience in oilfield services, drilling, or related manufacturing and construction industries. Experience leading a multi-year Supply Chain optimization project or global transformation. Exposure to modern Supply Chain analytics, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working. About Us SAFETY AT SEADRILL Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment. Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations. Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment. We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe. Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes: Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption. Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements. Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor. The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to. Good and clear communications with all involved parties. SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day: Drive & Ownership Change & Forward Thinking Service Delivery DIVERSITY This position is also for people with disabilities. We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in. JOIN SEADRILL We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location. Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity. Job Info Job Identification 1445 Job Category Supply Chain Posting Date 08/11/2026, 07:22 PM Apply Before 09/08/2026, 12:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 4425 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX, 77041, US #J-18808-Ljbffr Seadrill Limited