Senior Category Specialist Drilling & Completions

Our client a Global Oil and Gas Major Operator in Perth CBD are currently seeking a Senior Category Specialist D&C to join them for a 12-month contract.
Required Capability

• Demonstrated competency in category management and end to end contract management for both goods and services contracts, ideally in drilling, exploration and subsurface within the oil and gas industry
• Experience in obtaining approvals within Joint Venture Partner structures
• A demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings while mitigating business risks
• Strong verbal, written and analytical skills, including proficiency in using various systems and software independently (MS office suite, SAP, Ariba, Power BI)
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to deliver high quality outcomes in line with business deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently deliver end-to-end contract management activities in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing to contract process including RFx drafting and issuing, RFx clarifications, commercial evaluation, negotiations, award and contract formation.
• Coordination of contractual, commercial, taxation, insurance and legal issues with relevant internal stakeholders and provide contract advice to relevant end users and stakeholders.
• Accurately and efficiently prepare high quality contractual documentation.
• Manage ongoing contract administration (variations, contractual claims, management of contract expenditure against approved contract ceiling values and other contractual notices) 
• Maintain SAP / Ariba and other systems as required 

Key qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Engineering/Quantity Surveying qualification, Business Administration, Law or equivalent professional (preferred) CIPS or equivalent qualification in procurement and supply chain management; or demonstrable relevant experience in contracts and category management
• Sound comprehension of the Contracts/Commercial Law and application
• Strong competency in using contract management systems and ERP systems i.e. SAP and SAP Ariba, including managing end-to-end sourcing projects and post-award contract administration and ongoing contract hygiene 
• Strong background in contract formulation activities and collaborative stakeholder engagement, including navigating approval processes involving Joint Venture Partners.
• Strategic thinker, capable of developing, planning and negotiating commercial outcomes aligned with category strategies
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including MS Word and PowerPoint.  
• Ability to independently extract and analyse procurement and contractual information from available systems using Power BI and advanced excel analytics to support recommendations.

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.