Job Purpose To act as a professional adviser on procurement and contract management matters for designated spend categories, effectively supporting the procurement of goods and services from suppliers. Procurement Operations Responsible for the overall development and execution of the assigned category scope. Execute bids to support the Company’s Refinery Development Plan, including developing contract strategies, conducting risk analysis, preparing bid documentation, analyzing bids, performing commercial evaluations, coordinating clarifications, negotiating and establishing contracts. Act as the center of excellence for managed categories by maintaining a complete understanding of products, applications, suppliers, industry trends, the competitive landscape, future technologies and innovations. Manage day-to-day activities to protect the Company’s interests, including on-time delivery, quality and cost effectiveness. Support business functions in resolving supplier delivery, quality, commercial and contractual issues. Maintain satisfactory knowledge of procurement procedures, bid procedures, governance requirements and customer department requirements relating to quantity, quality and delivery time. Collect information to understand, plan and prioritize bid execution in line with customer department and procurement procedure requirements. Proactively support continuous Vendor Performance Management and participate in vendor pre-qualifications and audits when required. Communicate proactively with stakeholders to ensure timely updates. Demonstrate cost awareness and effective spend management to minimize expenditure. Collaborate closely with other Category Officers. Maintain and secure all related bidding information and documents. Category Strategy Formulate, drive and implement category strategies. Policy and Procedures Ensure all tasks comply with applicable laws, relevant procedures and Company standards. Comply with all Company business principles and the code of conduct. Reporting Prepare periodic reports and KPIs for the line manager and stakeholders. Projects Support transformation initiatives. [Requirements] University graduate. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a commercial, logistics and/or technical discipline. CIPS, FIDIC, CSCP or equivalent is a plus. Up to 4 years’ experience in bid preparation, contracts and contract administration, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry. Experience in a multinational and multicultural environment is preferred. Experience in reviewing and finalizing technical contracts, strategy development and implementation, and handling similarly high-value spend is preferred. Excellent organizational and project management skills; good verbal and written English communication; strong analytical and negotiation skills; ability to work independently, take initiative and perform well under pressure; good commercial acumen and knowledge of procurement processes, including Procure-to-Pay best practices; Oil & Gas industry knowledge is preferred; procurement ERP experience, including SAP or Ariba, is preferred; strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. Accountability Achieve personal KPIs through department KPIs. Strictly comply with Company business principles and the code of conduct. Report misconduct through available Company channels. Strictly comply with operational, safety and environmental policies. Strictly comply with information confidentiality standards. Core Competencies Job knowledge Planning Communication Safety Results orientation Teamwork Adaptability Creativity and innovation