Location: Basrah
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
2025-08-05
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire a Category Specialist for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience with a proven track record in supply chain (oil and gas strongly preferred) and contract delivery in challenging environments and Joint Ventures with NOCs. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
Job Purpose
The role of Category/Contract Specialist reports to the Category Team Leader. The role leads assigned events and supports the category teams across all aspects of sourcing activities, from the development of Strategy & Bid Lists, and subsequent RFP preparation, including the development of Evaluation Criteria, and the negotiation and placement of Contracts. Post Contract Management and Supplier Management activities shall be executed through established processes. A strong working relationship with the technical teams is essential to support Contract implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Rotation
5/2
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Job Purpose
The role of Category/Contract Specialist reports to the Category Team Leader. The role leads assigned events and supports the category teams across all aspects of sourcing activities, from the development of Strategy & Bid Lists, and subsequent RFP preparation, including the development of Evaluation Criteria, and the negotiation and placement of Contracts. Post Contract Management and Supplier Management activities shall be executed through established processes. A strong working relationship with the technical teams is essential to support Contract implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports the Category Team Leads to deliver PSCM requirements in a specific area
- Champions HSE and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct and Values
- Supports the development and execution of long-term Strategies and Tactical interventions to maximize value and efficiency for the business
- Prepare Strategy & Bid Lists (SBL) for approval by relevant Governance Board
- Prepare all necessary RFP and Contract documentation for issue through ARIBA OneSource
- Prepare and develop Bid Evaluation Plans (BEP)
- Prepare Recommendation for Award (RFA) for approval by relevant Governance Board and ensure timely execution and implementation of Award Recommendations
- Undertake Contract Management activities including the issuing of Call Offs, and support invoice queries and any dispute resolution as required
- Support Supplier Performance Management against established Key Performance Indicators; monitor through Performance Review Meetings to ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance and delivery
- Support special projects when needed
Requirements
- Track record of successful supply chain (oil and gas strongly preferred) and contracts delivery in challenging environments and Joint Ventures working with NOCs’s
- Analytical abilities, including marketplace and financial analysis
- MS Word, Excel skills, ARIBA, and MAXIMO skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers
- Must have the ability to work with people, to gain respect of peers and team members in a multi-cultural working environment, and
- capable of completing work assignments within agreed timeframes with a competent level of accuracy
- Professional qualifications preferred (M/FRICS, CIPS, etc.)
Rotation
5/2
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
