Our client in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking a

Category Specialist

Required Qualifications:
· Degree/Diploma in Business/Supply Chain Management, Law or Engineering
· Procurement/Supply Chain knowledge and/or experience
· Familiar with the P2P processes
· Commercial Acumen / Business Savvy
· Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
· Ability to build strong customer-focused relationships with Business Partners

· Manufacturing work experience within relevant industry
· Experience in developing and applying total cost ownership
· Direct experience in analyzing, reviewing, and negotiating agreements/contracts
· Experience in domestic and international agreements
· Strategic Sourcing and/or Supplier Management experience

Responsibilities
· Development and execution of Annual and 3-year Contracting Plans
· Pro-active sourcing of materials and services locally and internationally
· Contracting and Compliance administration tasks and systematic filing
· Negotiation of commercial and legal Ts & Cs
· Preparation of tenders, contracts, statements of work, material and service orders
· Ability to work with Company and Supplier legal counsels on contract reviews
· Coordinates and facilitate the preparation of supplier qualifications and vendor creation
· Interfaces with stakeholders (Project Managers etc)
· Applies policies and practices
· Navigates and use procurement systems including Ariba, SAP and MS Office
· Manage Total Cost of Ownership