Category Lead

Our client, an independent energy company is currently recruiting for a Category Lead. Located in Aberdeen, the role is offered on a long term contact or permanent (staff) basis.

ROLE

The individual will be required to manage the evaluation and integration of complex customer requirements often demanding innovative solutions. Focus will be on HSE&A and creating value and delivering service excellence through applying efficient supply chain principles in helping the business achieve top quartile performance. This position involves managing interfaces with suppliers/partners to ensure that all company objectives are achieved, including the relevant audit requirements, but more particularly, providing a value-driven service to in-house customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and implement sourcing plans to secure supply in accordance with Category sourcing strategies

Develops action plans, timelines and resource assignments for sourcing projects

Continuous involvement in the sourcing, developing and maintaining a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology

Leads the ITT, RFI/Q/P and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and total cost of ownership

Ensure supplier pre-qualifications and on-site audits are performed as per process

Responsible for supplier performance management including regular performance reviews together with business

Undertake supplier negotiates to deliver value

Undertakes sourcing projects to assure on-time completion and guaranteed supply for all portfolios

Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders in order to meet defined objectives

Identifies opportunities and implements actions to continually reduce waste

Complies with all company and local procedures applicable to the job function

Employees may be assigned other duties in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the Company

REQUIREMENTS

Person Specification

Excellent oral and written communications

Good level of influencing skills

Skills & attributes

Good analytical skills with ability to solve complex problems

Organised and logical thinker

Ideally experienced in Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing or Category Management

An understanding of Oil & Gas equipment and services

Conversed with latest Strategic sourcing tools and techniques

Good understanding of terms and conditions

Experienced in administering tenders.

Qualifications

Essential: Academic qualification preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Management