Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Specialist

Join the Global Supply Chain function of an international E&P company, based at its North Sea headquarters in Kingswells. This is a full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working is available (3 days in the office, 2 from home). Well-suited to applicants with advanced knowledge of SAP/Ariba.

In your role as Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Specialist, you’ll provide procurement support to ensure the prompt and accurate purchase and delivery of materials and services.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and updating contracts within the SAP system.
• Maintaining all sub-agreements within the Ariba system.
• Updating NAKISA system with all North Sea leases.
• Upkeeping the contracts database, detailing all live agreements.
• Administrating and monitoring contract extensions/terminations within all the above systems.
• Preparing and issuing Invitations to Tender (ITT) documents, performing all aspects of Tender Administration including evaluation, clarifications, negotiations, recommendation and award.
• Responsible for coordinating the compilation of any qualifications and ensuring these are resolved/closed out.
• Supporting the Contracts and Procurement Team in driving towards achievement of all aspects of transactional excellence in planning, solicitation, development, negotiation, execution, and administration of purchases.
• Instructing business stakeholders on how to request materials and/or services using the correct processes and tools.
• Ensuring compliance with related policies and contract processes and standards.
• Working closely with functional, operational, and other business stakeholders to facilitate accurate and complete material and service requirements.
• Developing a technical understanding of business requirements for third party materials and services.
• Identifying opportunities to drive transactions to preferred/strategic suppliers.
• Interfacing with the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing Team to drive alignment on category and contracting strategies and requirements.
• Participating in the development and maintenance of Global Procurement policies and procedures.
• As required, supporting the resolution of issues/disputes (pricing, quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.) associated with purchases.
• Driving supplier performance management through measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), communicating operational performance and identification of areas for improvement.
• Maintaining appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policy and supports required audit activity.

Our client is seeking a candidate with the following skills, experience, and knowledge:

• Advanced working knowledge of SAP/Ariba (essential).
• Proficient in NAKISA (desirable).
• Significant experience as a Procure-to-Pay expert.
• Experience in the preparation and execution of commercial agreements.
• Demonstrable contractual and commercial acumen.
• Upstream oil and gas experience with specific planning and supply chain activities related to drilling, completion, and production.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain systems, processes, business procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand technical and operational requirements as it relates to Supply Chain Management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Good time management and prioritisation of workload.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

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