Procurement, Stock, Methods & SAP Support

Procurement, Stock, Methods & SAP Support

Job Description

The role involves preparing tenders, evaluating received bids with internal stakeholders, negotiating with bidders, and finalizing/issuing contracts and purchase orders in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. The position requires leading cross-functional teams throughout the end-to-end sourcing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies supporting offshore drilling and marine operations.
• Recommend contracting models that balance operational requirements, cost optimization, and risk management.
• Support long-term procurement planning for drilling campaigns and logistics activities.
• Identify opportunities for commercial improvement and value creation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant rules, policies, and regulations, including tax and customs requirements.
• Deliver quality, cost-effective, and timely contracts and purchase orders to technical teams, responding efficiently to operational changes and breakdowns.
• Participate in optimizing the economic performance of operations.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of contract and procurement strategies.
• Prepare and conduct calls for tenders efficiently to meet operational schedules and budgets.
• Plan and perform negotiations with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies.
• Prepare and present cases to relevant contract committees and boards as required.
• Ensure implementation of global frame contracts and negotiate local frame contracts as necessary.
• Promote technical and commercial optimization in contract/procurement strategies.
• Coordinate interactions between multiple stakeholders on contract and procurement matters.
• Ensure proper administration, filing, and updating of all documents in procurement and ERP systems and collaborative platforms.
• Facilitate effective Supplier Relationship Management, including establishing KPIs with relevant suppliers.
• Contribute to supplier prequalification processes and maintain supplier databases with attention to risk management.
• Organize supplier quality management and performance monitoring for key suppliers, ensuring lessons learned are implemented.
• Conduct market intelligence activities to ensure proper benchmarks for related categories.
• Set a personal example in adherence to HSE procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure HSE and integrity policies are incorporated into contracts, purchase orders, and procedures.
• Provide expertise during management of emergency situations related to supply chain and contract/procurement activities.
• Attend appropriate HSE training and contribute to team safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in procurement discipline or equivalent.
• Advanced level in contract writing and negotiation.
• Good working knowledge of procurement and ERP systems and collaborative platforms.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in contracts within the oil and gas industry.
• Relevant experience in contracting rigs, drilling and wells services, and marine logistics services strongly preferred.
• Proven abilities in planning, organizing, coordination, basic management, project management, problem-solving, and building effective relationships.
• Result-oriented and able to work under pressure with limited supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of procurement for drilling/wells required.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Similar past position highly preferred.