Contract Procurement Support Analysis

Contract Procurement Support Analysis

This role is a Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operations function focused on:

• Managing end-to-end procurement execution (~$42B spend, 22,000+ suppliers)
• Driving operational efficiency, compliance, and automation
• Improving procurement performance through KPIs, analytics, and process excellence
• Collaborating across business, finance, AP, and suppliers

Key Responsibilities (Structured)

1. Operational Procurement Execution

• Manage Source-to-Pay activities (PR → PO → Payment)
• Ensure compliance with contracts, pricing, delivery
• Support timely procurement and supplier payments

1. Performance & KPI Management

• Track and drive procurement KPIs (MSC, performance metrics)
• Ensure process sustainability and standardization
• Take corrective actions (coaching, escalation)

1. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify improvement opportunities
• Build business cases using data insights
• Maximize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba)

1. Supplier & Commercial Management

• Rationalize supplier base
• Drive optimal buying channels
• Explore regional/cross-country sourcing opportunities

1. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with: Business users, Finance & AP, Suppliers
• Resolve escalations effectively

1. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with: Ethics & Compliance, Shell Control Framework
• Maintain audit-ready procurement practices

Key Skills & Competencies Technical / Functional:

• Strong understanding of:
  • Procurement & supply chain
  • Materials, commodities, spare parts
• ERP tools (SAP, Ariba) knowledge
• Data analysis & insight generation

 Behavioral:

• Strong stakeholder management
• Independent decision-making (even with incomplete data)
• Organized & able to handle multiple priorities
• Strategic mindset + operational execution

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.