Sr. Specialist PPM

• Act as the technical focal point and system administrator for procurement performance systems, including SAP MM, P2P processes, and tendering platforms.
• Support configuration, testing, and enhancement of SAP MM procurement functionalities, including master data accuracy, reporting structures, and process controls.
• Administer and support tendering platforms (e.g., Tawreed, Sahl), including workflow support, data validation, user assistance, and report extraction.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and resolution of system and data issues, coordinating with IT, shared services, and vendors as required.
• Support system upgrades, patches, UAT activities, and controlled deployment of new system functionalities.

• Design, build, and maintain procurement performance dashboards and analytical reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with PPM and TBS requirements.
• Develop automated and ad‑hoc reports covering spend analysis, cost savings, budget tracking, cycle times, compliance indicators, vendor performance, and risk metrics.
• Extract, cleanse, reconcile, and analyze data from SAP, tendering platforms (Tawreed), and related systems to support management reporting and decision‑making.
• Ensure reporting outputs meet governance, audit, and compliance standards and support transparency across procurement activities.
• Engage & collaborate with external stakeholders, value partners, shared services, and other Centers of Excellence to support the enhancement of C&P function service standards.

Procurement Performance Management & Standards Support

• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of procurement KPIs, budgets, and performance metrics in line with approved frameworks.
• Assist in cross‑functional annual procurement planning by consolidating data, validating inputs, and supporting performance tracking.
• Contribute analytical insights that support cost optimization, efficiency improvement, and service delivery performance.

Policy, Compliance, Audit & Risk Support

• Support the implementation and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, and controls through system configuration, reporting, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Assist in compliance monitoring activities by generating system‑based evidence, reports, and dashboards.
• Identify data, process, and system gaps and support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations.
• Support audit and assurance activities by providing accurate system data, reports, and technical explanations.

Vendor Data & Performance Analytics Support

• Maintain and administer vendor master data, categorization structures, and performance datasets within procurement systems.
• Support vendor performance measurement through data analysis, dashboards, and reporting, ensuring consistency and traceability.
• Assist in governance‑related vendor activities, including performance reporting, issue tracking, and system‑based support for vendor complaints and payment monitoring.
• Support market intelligence analysis through structured data collection and reporting.
• Support the enhancement of ICV implementation efficiency by assisting in the development and maintenance of vendor categorization databases, including SMEs, local community contractors, and vendor development program participants.
• Support awareness‑raising and training activities by assisting stakeholders in understanding and correctly using the tender policy and complying with tendering processes.

Tender Board Secretariat (TBS) Systems & Reporting Support

• Provide system, data, and reporting support to Tender Board Secretariat activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of tender‑related information.
• Support preparation of tender reports, analytics, and dashboards required for governance, review, and audit purposes.
• Assist in awareness and training activities by supporting stakeholders on correct system usage and data requirements related to tendering processes.

Minimum qualification is bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Production Operations Management, Analytics, Data Science or equivalent.

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic - Native (desirable)

• 6+ years of relevant experience in a similar role in Oil & Gas Industry
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP MM, including P2P processes, reporting, and system troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on administration and support of tendering platforms (e.g., Tawreed, Sahl) or similar platforms
• Proven experience in dashboard development, reporting, and data analytics and AI
• Experience supporting Tender Board processes from a systems and reporting perspective.
• Practical knowledge of Omani tender law and procurement procedures.
• Oil and Gas / Energy industry experience essential (Commercial & downstream exposure) for the related processes / areas.
• Hands‑on experience supporting performance management, inventory, supply chain, Procure‑to‑Pay processes, SLAs, and strategic projects.

Soft:

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to resolve complex system and data issues independently
• Ethical, forward‑thinking, and continuous‑improvement oriented
• Clear and effective communication skills

Technical

• SAP MM functional and technical support
• Procurement and tendering system administration
• Advanced Excel and analytical modelling
• Dashboard and report development (Power BI or equivalent preferred)
• Data validation, reconciliation, and root‑cause analysis
• Strong technical and business report writing skills