Procurement Adviser

Our Client Woodside a Global Energy Operator in Perth CBD are currently seeking a Procurement Adviser to join them for a 12 month contract.
Deliver excellence in achieving lowest cost safe and reliable provision of all purchasing for materials and services in support of offshore exploration, projects, corporate and operations.
Ensure procurement process is focused on alignment with HSE best practice, optimization of goods and services acquisition to meet business requirements, standardization of documentation, use of automation to maximise efficiency and minimise cost, and increased service levels across all areas of operations while acting as a subject matter expert.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Compliance with and knowledge of the C&P Procedure and P2P Guideline, able to coach stakeholders on both.
• Effective evaluation of Procurement deliverables in the presence of uncertainty, risk and considering and balancing business dimensions e.g. technical, cost, schedule and recommend path forward.
• Manage RFx process, including market engagement strategy, vendor identification and negotiation, commercial evaluation and selection.
• Procure competitively priced materials, services and equipment of the correct technical specification, in an ethical, cost effective and timely manner.
• Maintain and manage key relationships with internal customers, functional teams and other stakeholders.
• Accountable for data accuracy and ownership of procurement system(s) data: GL's, account assignment, Material groups, tax codes, links to outline agreements. 
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements, in line with schedule, cost and quality ensuring Procurement expertise and advice to assigned stakeholder group.
• Provide support to C&P Advisers in the contracting lifecycle particularly when operationalising contractual agreements in Procurement systems and in practice.
• Demonstrated competency in invoicing / credits, spend monitoring and identifying price increases, late payments, vendor blocks.
• Administration and close out of Purchase Orders, including changes, claims, disputes, and extensions.
• Manage suppliers as appropriate for role (SRM, problem resolution), with focus to improve supplier relationships and performance. 
• Liaise with and provide feedback to package owners/ requisitioners.
• Assist in collection, development and reporting of key metrics on Procurement and business performance.
• P2P problem resolution appropriate to role on an escalated basis; improved relationships with internal customers, functional teams and other stakeholders.
• Increased visibility / audit-ability across the integrated supply chain and an understanding of the mutual impacts of process aligned teams.
• Awareness of Local Content participation (including Indigenous businesses and businesses local to the relevant entity, project location or activity) in the supply chain, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sustainable economic benefit.
• Improved lead time performance within procurement process ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements.
• Awareness of budgeting process and cycle, expenditure analysis and forecasting.
• Awareness of the requirements and methodology for developing and managing schedules, including estimating durations, dependencies, critical path, uncertainties and contingencies

The successful candidate will be able to display:

• Experience in procurement within ERP system, with SAP/ Ariba ideal
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• MS Office and similar computer-based applications
• 5-10 years in Supply Chain, notably major offshore Oil & Gas/ Energy operations
• E-business platforms and practices experience
• Awareness of process automation preferred
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Risk management & problem-solving skillset
• Strong stakeholder management experience

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.