Supplier Development Advisor

Responsibilities Delivers development and implementation of Local Content strategies and plans to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements as well as external commitments to stakeholders. Drives oversight and collaboration with Contractors to develop, achieve, and continuously improve National supplier procurement procedures, utilization and development programs. Leads the development and oversight of Company-led supplier development initiatives. Champions the inclusion of Local Content, and specifically National supplier utilization and development, into Company business processes and plans. Coordinate enterprise development center activities. Coordinate and review the reporting for supplier-related Local Content data/metrics and designs. Build and analyse Project Local Content updates, including narrative, graphics, dashboards, and reports, both in written and oral form internally and externally. Drive the development of supplier development communication activities. Conduct market analysis and make recommendations on supplier capability and development actions. Coordinate Project-led supplier development readiness requirements. Establish routine coordination meetings with other supplier development initiatives. Create presentations and other material as necessary to track performance and communicate at all levels of the Company. Provide regular and timely supplier development reporting. Support general Local Content activities, as needed. Required Skills Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and facilitate discussions. Skilled in interacting with internal and external stakeholders. Able to plan in a strategic and innovative manner. Knowledge of Mozambican local content law and government landscape. Experience in implementing supplier development programs for the Oil and Gas sector. Experience in leading supplier development, including programs and events, procurement, National supplier capacity for oil & gas and construction industries, and contractor management. Strong ability to collaborate with counterparts to actively support and participate in other Local Content activities. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral English. Travel Requirements Requires travel to Pemba, Palma, Afungi area, and Project work site, as needed, to support and monitor supplier development and utilization. Qualifications Degree in Law, Business, Commercial, Engineering, Economics, Social Science & Humanities, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in business, government, oil & gas, or another organization with Local Content and supplier development responsibilities. Experience in implementing supplier development initiatives. Commercial knowledge to complement supplier development understanding. Strong report writing and presentation skills, including public speaking experience. High level of interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural work environment; persuasive with a strong business perspective. Experience in contractor management. Experience organizing supplier events and development activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Portuguese and English.