Material Contracts Analyst

Brief Job Description:

• Execute purchase requisitions for materials in accordance with approved specifications, delivery requirements, and established procurement procedures.
• Source qualified vendors, obtain competitive quotations, and perform commercial evaluations to ensure best value, quality, and delivery.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) and monitor order progress, expediting where necessary to meet project and operational schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, inspection, logistics, and warehouse teams to clarify material requirements and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Review vendor documentation, certifications, inspection requirements in line with industry and contractual standards.
• Resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantity, delivery, invoicing in with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and reporting within the ERP/system.
• Support supplier performance management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in materials procurement, preferably within the oil & gas, petrochemical industries 
• Familiarity with technical materials, industry codes, and documentation commonly used in petrochemical operations.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP Ariba).

Skills:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent coordination and relationship-building abilities with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Good understanding of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), quality assurance, and ethical procurement standards.
• Proficiency in procurement processes, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.