Procurement discipline advisor – Systems, Processes and Procedures

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering staffing provider in the UK is looking for a Procurement Discipline Advisor to manage and implement procurement processes. The successful candidate will develop systems and procedures, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and will be responsible for providing training. A degree related to procurement is preferred, alongside relevant experience with procurement systems and practices, particularly in the Oil & Gas sector. Competitive salary and contractual benefits are provided.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits packages

Support with visas and work permits

Accommodation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience using and implementing Procurement systems.
• Deep understanding of procurement policies, standards, and procedures.
• Experience in Oil & Gas industry procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement input for IT systems’ identification and implementation.
• Develop and implement procurement processes with focus on control points.
• Deliver training sessions to support implementation.

Skills

Procurement systems expertise (SAP/Maximo/Oracle)

Procurement/supply chain experience

Analytical skills for procurement reporting

Interpersonal and stakeholder management

Microsoft O365 proficiency

Education

Degree related to Procurement or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Ariba OneSource

Power BI

Job description

Position

Procurement discipline advisor – Systems, Processes and Procedures

Location

Sunbury, London

Duration

12 months renewable

Start date

January 2026

Role Synopsis

The Contracting and Commercial Team is responsible for ensuring procurement activities comply to the Development and Production Contract. The team will develop procedures, processes, governance, underpinning systems, contract models and support the establishment of wider compliance frameworks. This role will directly report to the Procurement Contracting and Commercial Manager to develop and assist the implementation of procurement and connected systems, develop and implement related processes and procedures, identify control points for compliance within the governance frameworks, and contribute to related activities and reporting.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide procurement functional input for IT systems’ identification, implementation and optimisation.
• Be the subject matter expert on systems to support the contract governance and partner approval frameworks.
• Develop and implement procurement processes and procedures with a focus on control points and monitoring.
• Develop training material and deliver training sessions to support implementation.
• Undertake data analyses and reporting for procurement, contracting and compliance related activities.
• Support any other ad-hoc tasks/special projects required by C&C Manager and within C&C team.

Essential Education

• Degree educated - something related to Procurement preferred - or equivalent relevant professional experience

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• Experience using and implementing Procurement systems – e.g. ‘P2P Purchase to Pay’ systems: SAP/Maximo/Oracle/Dynamics, e-sourcing systems: Ariba OneSource and Supplier Management systems: Avetta.
• Deep understanding of procurement policies, standards, procedures, processes and systems.
• Procurement/supply chain experience, including experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience dealing with production sharing agreements (PSA)/technical services contract (TSC)/concessionaire contract governance approvals.
• Hands‑on experience developing and deploying procurement related systems (as outlined above) processes.
• Experience in procurement planning and performance reporting and understanding of related contracting, sourcing, contract and supplier management activities.
• Experienced in procurement analytics and developing succinct management information.
• Track record collaborating with procurement practitioners and other stakeholders to develop practical processes.
• Proactive and able to work with minimum supervision, with great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written, collaborative and flexible style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ideally experienced developing Power BI reporting.

About NES Fircroft

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.