Category Lead in Aberdeen

Annan House Staff EnQuest is an energy transition company focused on delivering energy security and decarbonisation. EnQuest's operations are focused on maturing and underdeveloped assets in the UK and Malaysia, which offer organic growth opportunities. As an energy transition company, EnQuest is transforming the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland into a leading European energy hub.

Fundamental to EnQuest's success to date is our greatest asset – our people. Their talent, expertise, knowledge, experience, and commitment have delivered remarkable results, and we continue to look for the same attributes in prospective new employees as we pursue plans for further development in the UKCS and internationally. At EnQuest, we support a diverse and inclusive workplace and continually develop our culture. We are respectful and open with others, valuing the diversity of all our people and listening to the views they bring. Our focus on diversity and inclusion makes our performance stronger and makes us a better business.

The successful candidate for this post will become part of a progressive, innovative and ambitious business that holds a distinct set of values, based on respect for the individual. As well as having the opportunity to pursue their goals and achieve their ambitions, they will also be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas and take on new challenges that test their abilities and elevate their performance to new levels.

The individual will be required to manage the evaluation and integration of complex customer requirements often demanding innovative solutions. Focus will be on SVT, 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 EnQuest objectives are achieved, including the relevant audit requirements, but more particularly, providing a value-driven service to in-house customers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops and implements 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 negotiations 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 EnQuest 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.

Interpersonal

• 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.

Experience

• 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.