Procurement Category Adviser

Our valued Oil and Gas Client is seeking a Procurement Category Adviser for a 12-month contract with potential to extend. This role will be office based in Adelaide

Duties & Responsibilities
Position Objective

• The primary objective of this position is to deliver business benefits through effective development and execution of sourcing strategies, category plans, contract management and supplier management.
• This will be delivered through the application of industry and company knowledge, procurement competency and outstanding stakeholder engagement. The role will undertake sound contracts and procurement work, for assigned categories that contribute to the Clients competitive advantage and meet their business objectives.

Position Accountabilities

• Perform sourcing and contract management for the Information Systems Category (~$225m spend value) globally to deliver sustained value to the company.
• Work collaboratively with multiple key stakeholders to ensure business needs are understood and sourcing strategies aligned.
• Identify and deliver cost and business efficiency outcomes.
• Develop negotiation plans in collaboration with Procurement Team Leader and stakeholders, ensuring pre-approval for possible fallback positions and authority to negotiate effective outcomes.
• Lead negotiations and work with negotiation teams to ensure a united approach.
• Managing and maintaining health of assigned contracts in line with the approved category strategy.
• Ensure security of supply through effective risk identification and mitigation.
• Understands team purpose and role accountabilities that need to be delivered and works collaboratively.
• Contributes to delivering on cost reduction efficiencies and value creation strategies as directed.
• Effective and timely collaboration with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Identify opportunities to increase local and indigenous participation outcomes.
• Upholds and ensures compliance with all Company standards and processes
• Create and maintain accurate records in Company systems.
• Professionally represent the Procurement function to stakeholders.
• Compliance with the Clients Management System (SMS).
• Compliance with the Clients Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Compliance with the Clients Corporate Governance and Safety requirements.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years’ procurement experience and knowledge in Procurement, Category Management and / or Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience in Commercial Negotiations, Contract Terms and Conditions, Supplier Relationship Management.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders across various geographical locations.
• Previous experience working with systems, tools (SAP, Coupa) – Desirable

Technical Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen
• Other technical competencies for this position are detailed in the Supply Chain Competency Framework matrix.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, law, business or supply chain management.
• Certificate / Member status of CIPS or equivalent

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.