PROCUREMENT ADVISOR

Eni S.p.A is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development and extraction of natural gas and oil, power generation from traditional and renewable sources, refining and chemicals. We are engaged in renewables oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, as well as in the supply, trading and shipping of natural gas, LNG, electricity, fuels and chemical products.

Eni International Resources Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eni, providing a wide variety of HR services to Eni stakeholders and its employees. The COMPANY and Eni work together to attract, mobilise, manage, advise, develop, engage and retain the best international talent in the energy industry, adding value to Eni's projects around the world.

Our international employees work flexibly across the globe, often in remote locations. To provide the wide-ranging support they need – both in work and outside of work – in 2003 Eni created a dedicated company: Eni International Resources Ltd (EIRL). EIRL’s team is based in London, UK.

EIRL’s purpose is to ensure Eni remains a destination of choice for the best global talent in the energy industry. Our activities include:

• Recruitment of international staff
• Practical career support in areas like tax, housing and transport
• HR services
• Individualised training and development

Purpose of the role:

To co-ordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full Procurement cycle from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, their subsequent implementation and amendments.

Key responsibilities cover the following areas:

• Preparation of Procurement enquiry documents.
• Undertake formal bid evaluations.
• Involvement in pre-award negotiations.
• Prepare contracts for execution.
• Implementation /amendment of Contracts as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• To implement and properly follow all Eni Procurement procedures and policies.
• To liaise with requesting units in order to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
• To commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions in order to produce recommendation for award of contract, in accordance with agreed time schedules.
• To participate in meetings both internal and external to resolve areas of conflict of a contractual and commercial nature.
• To assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks and liabilities that may be involved and concisely describe such risks to assist in management decisions.
• To assist in the post-award phase by advising on the interpretation of contract terms.
• To liaise with external suppliers and service companies to maintain an awareness of market conditions and to ensure an effective service from them.
• To ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and required directives throughout all activities.
• To implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Manager.
• To ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• To fully comply with Eni Code of Ethics and Compliance model.

Main Interfaces:

INTERNAL:

• All staff in EIRL and other Eni entities
• Liaison with procurement staff in London, Basingstoke and Northop

EXTERNAL:

• Vendors, Contractors and Suppliers

Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years experience in Procurement
• Degree qualified in a Business or Commercial subject (preferred).
• Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HR Services industry experience preferred.
• Contracts and Purchasing experience, including conducting end to end Procurement lifecycle activities, proven negotiation skills and proven experience in undertaking contract evaluations.
• Work to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Integrity and Honesty
• Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Here at Eni International Resources, data privacy and the protection of our candidates’ data is of fundamental importance. We are committed to alignment with the GDPR data privacy regulations which took effect in the EU on 25 May 2018.

Our Recruitment Privacy Notice explains everything you need to know about our approach to data privacy in recruitment. In this document, you can learn more about the data we collect from you when you apply for a role with us and how it is processed.