Procurement discipline advisor – Systems, Processes and Procedures

NES Fircroft; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Discipline Advisor to enhance procurement processes and systems. This role involves interacting with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize systems, including training material development and data reporting. Ideal candidates possess a degree related to Procurement and experience with P2P systems like SAP or Oracle. Strong communication skills and procurement analytics are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent experience related to Procurement.
• Experience with P2P Purchase to Pay systems.
• Proven analytical and supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement input for IT systems' optimisation.
• Develop and implement procurement processes and procedures.
• Conduct data analyses for compliance reporting.

Skills

Procurement systems expertise

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft O365 applications

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Procurement or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Oracle

Dynamics

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.

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.