Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Prodrill; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan dans le secteur de l'exploration et de la production recherche un 'Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Advisor' pour un contrat temporaire à Aberdeen. Le candidat idéal devra avoir une solide expérience en gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement dans l'industrie pétrolière, avec un diplôme pertinent et des compétences en négociation commerciale. Cette fonction implique la réduction des coûts et l'optimisation des relations fournisseurs, dans un environnement dynamique.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion de catégories et approvisionnement stratégique dans le secteur pétrolier.
• Diplôme en gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement requis.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression avec une forte compréhension des opérations pétrolières.

Responsibilities

• Développer des stratégies pour minimiser le coût total de possession.
• Coordonner les stratégies de catégorie et gérer la performance des fournisseurs.
• Identifier des opportunités d'économies pour la société.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Commercial Negotiations

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Job Reference: J10087

Job Posted: 21/05/2025

Our Client, a premier Exploration and Production Company, have an urgent requirement for a Category Manager & Strategic Sourcing Advisor to work with them on a short-term Temporary Agency Worker contract in Aberdeen. The role responsibilities include but are not limited to:-

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Location: Aberdeen

Job Reference: J10087

Job Posted: 21/05/2025

Our Client, a premier Exploration and Production Company, have an urgent requirement for a Category Manager & Strategic Sourcing Advisor to work with them on a short-term Temporary Agency Worker contract in Aberdeen. The role responsibilities include but are not limited to:-

Applicants must have a robust and proven track record working directly for Oil & Gas Operating Companies within the energy sector.
Develop strategies to minimise the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) the company receives from third-parties, coordinate the implementation of category strategies, and manage supplier performance for continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation for the business and coordinate the implementation of category strategies.
Coordinate the preparation and execution of commercial agreements, ensuring proper definition of the business relationship allocating / mitigating risk between the company and the supplier.
Identify strategies to support the business needs in an ever-changing market and obtain internal stakeholder buy-in across all levels of the organization, either via tendering, direct commercial negotiation etc.
Identify and implement TCO reduction opportunities for the goods and services being evaluated, optimise the total cost of the product or service by leveraging across markets, forming key supplier alliances, consolidating the supplier base, and exploring efficiencies involved in the supply chain.

Applications are invited from degree-qualified candidates with a minimum of a bachelors degree in supply chain management or other relevant discipline.
The successful incumbent will have experience working in supply chain undertaking strategic sourcing and category management.
Candidates will have experience working in the oil & gas industry with knowledge of subsea, projects, operations, engineering and logistics.
Applicants must have experience in category management, commercial negotiations and evaluation modelling including cost/benefit and present value analysis.
Candidates must be proficient in using software including SAP and Microsoft office for sourcing and contracts.

Applicants must have The Right To Work In The UK, as no sponsorship is available for this role.

Please submit your CV quoting reference J10087 clearly stating your availability and DRTM (Day Rate To Man) expectations.

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