CP Material Management Advisor

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Job Purpose The CP Materials Management Advisor is responsible for executing end-to-end procurement and commercial activities for materials supporting turnaround (TA), project, and construction activities. The role ensures the timely availability of materials with the correct specifications, quality, pricing, and delivery schedules to support operational and project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement cycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) review through Purchase Order (PO) issuance and close-out.
• Review material requisitions for accuracy, specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements.
• Liaise with Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and end users to clarify technical requirements.
• Identify approved suppliers, OEMs, and distributors and manage RFQ issuance and supplier communications.
• Coordinate technical and commercial bid evaluations and prepare sourcing recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and contractual conditions.
• Create and issue Purchase Orders in SAP/ERP systems in compliance with procurement governance requirements.
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure materials are delivered by required onsite dates.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery risks, shortages, deviations, invoice discrepancies, and commercial issues.
• Coordinate with logistics and materials management teams to support shipment, customs clearance, and material delivery.
• Maintain procurement records, savings trackers, procurement documentation, and PO close-out activities.
• Prepare and submit Approval to Tender (ATT) and Approval to Award (ATA) packages in line with the applicable approval authority framework.
• Ensure adherence to HSSE, Ethics & Compliance requirements throughout all procurement activities.

Key Stakeholders

• Turnaround Planners & Block Leads
• Discipline Planners & Technical Leads
• Engineering & Technical Authorities
• Supply Chain Leads & Contract Engineers
• Vendors, Suppliers, OEMs, and Distributors
• Logistics, Warehouse, and Materials Management Teams

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, materials management, supply chain, or commercial operations within oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, bid evaluation, supplier negotiations, and procurement governance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting turnarounds, shutdowns, projects, or construction activities is preferred.

Key Skills

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Commercial Negotiation
• Materials Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Bid Evaluation (Technical & Commercial)
• Contract Administration
• SAP/ERP Systems
• Logistics Coordination
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• HSSE Compliance

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.