Supply Chain Analyst

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join the Aberdeen team. You will drive effective procurement, contract administration, and supplier management to support operations and projects.

The role requires knowledge of procurement processes, strong IT skills (Excel), and experience with SAP. A degree in a related field and proactive organization are preferred traits for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in procurement, contracts, or supply chain—E&P sector a plus.
• Understanding of procurement processes, contract administration, and supplier management.
• Proactive and organised, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to HSEQ policies across supply chain activities.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, purchase orders, and service agreements.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Support contractor management and HSEQ activities to prevent incidents.
• Review and improve contracting and purchasing procedures for efficiency.
• Monitor compliance with SCM processes by internal stakeholders.
• Interface with SMEs on dangerous goods, lifting equipment, and PPE.

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst

Location: Aberdeen

Our client, a global independent E&P company, are currently hiring a Supply Chain Analystto join the team in Aberdeen.

Description:

Drive competitive advantage for our client by ensuring effective and ethical supply chain management. This includes leading commercial negotiations, shaping contractual terms, managing sourcing activities, and securing the timely delivery of goods, services, and logistics to support operations and projects. In performing these activities, the Supply Chain Advisor acts as a trusted advisor and business partner to the organisation.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Ensure full adherence to company HSEQ policies, procedures, and practices across all supply chain activities.
• Initiate, negotiate, and administer commercial, legal, and HSEQ aspects of contracts, purchase orders, rental/repair agreements, and service orders in accordance with company policies to mitigate financial, legal, HSEQ, and reputational risks.
• Coordinate and expedite procurement activities—including scheduling, inspections, and project requirements—to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services in line with company standards.
• Support safe and reliable operations by participating in contractor management and HSEQ activities, contributing to the prevention of health, safety, and environmental incidents.
• Review and recommend improvements to contracting and purchasing procedures to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with business needs.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Supply Chain Management processes and procedures by internal stakeholders to reduce exposure to financial, legal, HSEQ, and reputational risks.
• Act as the interface between the workforce and subject matter experts for dangerous goods, lifting equipment, and personal protective equipment, supporting safe operational practices and adherence to HSEQ requirements.
• Ensure UK supply chain processes remain aligned with internal company policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining regular collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Operations to support compliant procurement activities.
• Assist in managing contractors and the contingent workforce by ensuring IR35 compliance, accurate documentation, and conformity with company governance standards.

Experience Required

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in procurement, contracts, or supply chain (E&P sector experience advantageous).
• Understanding of procurement processes, contract administration, and supplier management.
• Strong IT skills (Excel essential); ERP experience (SAP desirable).
• Working towards CIPS qualification desirable.
• Proactive and organised, able to manage multiple priorities.

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 andManufacturingsectors 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.