Annan House

Staff

EnQuest is an independent oil and gas development and production company, focused on turning opportunities into value by targeting maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. We are one of the largest UK independent oil producers in the UK North Sea, and have also established a presence in oil basins outside the UK North Sea, as part of our long term growth strategy.

Fundamental to EnQuest’s success to date is our greatest asset – our people. Their talent, expertise, knowledge, experience, and commitment have delivered remarkable results and we continue to look for the same attributes in prospective new employees as we pursue plans for further development in the UKCS and internationally.

At EnQuest, we support a diverse and inclusive workplace and continually develop our culture. We are respectful and open with others, valuing the diversity of all our people and listening to the views they bring. Our focus on diversity and inclusion makes our performance stronger and makes us a better business.

The successful candidate for this post will become part of a progressive, innovative and ambitious business that holds a distinct set of values, based on respect for the individual. As well as having the opportunity to pursue their goals and achieve their ambitions, they will also be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas and take on new challenges that test their abilities and elevate their performance to new levels.

THE ROLE

The Senior Category Lead is a senior Supply Chain role, accountable for leading the evaluation and integration of complex business requirements and developing innovative, value-adding commercial solutions. The role will provide strategic category and contracting advice to senior stakeholders, with a strong focus on HSE&A, governance, risk management, and service excellence. The position will lead key supplier and partner interfaces, ensuring EnQuest objectives, commercial standards, and audit requirements are achieved while delivering a value-driven service to the business.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the delivery of integrated Supply Chain support within an Exploration and Production (E&P) environment across suppliers and contractors relevant to the assigned category.
• Act as a senior Supply Chain focal point and trusted commercial adviser to business stakeholders, building strong relationships and constructively challenging requirements where appropriate.
• Implement and maintain a safe production environment, abiding by and reinforcing the Company’s HSE&A policy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective category strategies for assigned areas of spend, supported by robust Contractor Performance Management programmes that position both EnQuest and its contractors for success.
• Lead and champion change associated with contract consolidation, standardisation, and the adoption of preferred commercial and category management approaches.
• Provide a high-quality service to business users, balancing cost, value, risk, expediency, and operational efficiency.
• Lead complex and high-value contract negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring EnQuest commercial standards are applied and material commercial and contractual risks are appropriately mitigated.
• Lead the delivery of effective supplier and contractor performance management, including escalation and resolution of material performance issues.
• Undertake market, supplier, and commercial analysis to identify emerging trends, risks, and value opportunities, translating findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Lead lean process management and re-engineering activities, as required, to maximise efficiency within the Contracts function and drive continuous operational and contractor improvement.
• Effective evaluation and management of supplier risks through systematic audit procedures.
• Lead and actively contribute to wider Supply Chain initiatives, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues where appropriate.