Position Title: Material Specialist
Location: Onshore (Ras Laffan / Doha HQ), Qatar
Contract: Two-year initial contract with possibility of extension
Work Schedule: 8-10 hours per day, Sunday to Thursday
Job Purpose
The Material Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's materials database, ensuring accurate cataloguing, and supporting the Spares & Operating Supplies Team (SOST) in material management activities. The role ensures that spare parts and operating supplies are accurately recorded in SAP, compliant with company standards, and available to meet operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and catalogue materials in the Recommended Spare Parts List (RSPL) and maintain accurate records in SAP Materials Module.
- Assess spare parts capacity and operating supply requirements for projects.
- Liaise with OPCO and materials team to identify required materials.
- Inspect materials received in the warehouse to verify descriptions, parts numbers, and compliance with standards.
- Review RSPLs for procedural correctness and completeness.
- Research and retrieve missing or incomplete information to meet company standards.
- Update items to improve procurement and warehouse inspection processes.
- Cross-check SAP records and inventory for duplication, ensuring accuracy of data.
- Maintain the Project Material Master Form with comprehensive technical buying descriptions.
- Adhere to all company health, safety, environmental, and security procedures.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of SAP MM modules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years' experience in materials management, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
Work Environment & Contacts
- Approximately 80% desk-based, 20% standing/walking.
- Exposure to heat, dust, and fumes during warehouse inspections.
- Frequent internal contacts with warehouse inspectors, QA/QC teams, and section heads.
- Regular external contacts with suppliers and vendors.
- Office-based environment with 20% time in operational areas.