Supply Chain Analyst (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Dammam; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to support procurement and category management in Drilling & Completions. The role drives sourcing strategies, cost optimization, and supplier performance within oil & gas operations.

Candidate should have a strong background in SCM with 10+ years in the oil & gas sector and proficiency in SAP and Ariba; a CSCP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, Business Admin or related field is required.
• Master's degree is desirable for advanced roles.
• At least 10 years in oil & gas SCM with category management expertise.
• Strong experience with Drilling & Completions categories.
• Experience supporting unconventional resource operations and contracting strategies.
• Proficiency with SAP and Ariba; CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing, contracting, and category management strategies for Drilling & Completions materials and services.
• Identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities across supply chain activities.
• Support supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and performance management processes.
• Analyze market trends, spend data, and supply chain risks for strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry best practices.
• Utilize SAP and Ariba for procurement, sourcing, and contract management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Cost optimization

Supplier performance management

Data analysis

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

CSCP certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to support procurement and category management activities for Drilling & Completions operations. The role is responsible for developing sourcing and contracting strategies, driving cost optimization initiatives, and managing supplier performance while ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives within the oil and gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing, contracting, and category management strategies for Drilling & Completions materials and services.
• Identify and execute cost-saving and value-creation opportunities across supply chain activities.
• Support supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and performance management processes.
• Analyze market trends, spend data, and supply chain risks to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and industry best practices.
• Utilize SAP and Ariba systems for procurement, sourcing, and contract management activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline (Engineering preferred).
• Master's degree is desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong expertise in Supply Chain Management and Category Management.
• Extensive experience in Drilling & Completions categories, including both materials and services.
• Experience supporting unconventional resource operations and developing contractual strategies for drilling and completion activities.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Ariba systems.
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification is preferred.