Category Manager & Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Category Manager & Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Location: UK

Job Reference: J9979

Job Posted: 04/07/2024

Our Client, a premier Exploration and Production Company, have a new job opening for a Category Manager & Strategic Sourcing Advisor to work with them on a Temporary Agency Worker contract in the UK. The role responsibilities include but are not limited to:-

Applicants must have a robust and proven track record working directly for Oil & Gas Operating Companies within the energy sector.
Develop and implement category strategies for exploration and offshore service categories.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation for the business and coordinate the implementation of category strategies.
Manage supplier performance for continuous improvement and the competitive bidding process both locally and globally.
Conduct supply market analysis and construct cost models to facilitate long-term management of company spending.
Develop negotiation strategies, prepare and execute commercial agreements.

Applications are invited from degree-qualified candidates with a minimum of a bachelors degree in supply chain management or other relevant discipline.
The successful incumbent will have experience working in supply chain undertaking strategic sourcing and category management.
Candidates will have experience working in the oil & gas industry with knowledge of subsea, projects, operations, engineering and logistics.
Applicants must have experience in category management, commercial negotiations and evaluation modelling including cost/benefit and present value analysis.
Candidates must be proficient in using software including SAP and Microsoft office for sourcing and contracts.

Applicants must have The Right To Work In The UK, as no sponsorship is available.

Please submit your CV quoting reference J9979 clearly stating your availability and DRTM (Day Rate To Man) expectations.