MATERIALS RATIONALISATION FOCAL POINT

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking a Materials Rationalisation Focal Point. This position is based in Aberdeen for an initial 12 Month PAYE contract with a hybrid working system in place.

Purpose of Role:

The purpose of Materials Rationalisation is to optimise materials management by eliminating duplication, standardising inventory in line with the Spare Parts Management Guideline and reducing unnecessary complexity across the supply chain. Through data cleansing, consolidation, and alignment with engineering and operational requirements, the materials rationalisation role will ensure that only the right materials are created, stocked, and purchased The rationalisation is to analyse inventory for value reduction, improved master data accuracy, improved compliance with materials standards and governance, ensure all critical spares are linked to Asset/Location and Bill of Materials (BOM) as per OEM/Engineering recommendations

Data analysis to ensure materials are sourced to the right place, at the right time, at the right price, at the right quantity, and to the right quality

Critical Responsibilities:

Review, cleanse, and rationalise material master records to remove duplicates, obsolete items, and redundant stock

Ensure material master data accuracy in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo Sphera)

Work with Engineering and Operations to identify opportunities for standardising materials, specifications, and approved alternatives

Consolidate material variants and move towards a common parts strategy across sites, on & offshore

Analyse inventory levels, usage patterns, and demand history to identify materials suitable for removal, consolidation, or consumption-only strategies

Manage all disposals as a result of the rationalisation to completion as per HBR Disposals procedure and lead the change management process for material updates, additions, or deletions

Ensure compliance with company HSES standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and regulatory rules

Engage cross functional teams including Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, and Warehousing to identify opportunities for standardising materials, specifications, and approved alternatives.

Provide content & reporting to communicate the rationalisation benefits and progress to leadership.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Report on stock reduction, inventory value changes, master data accuracy (Spares Parts List & BOM’s), and rationalisation progress

Maintain and accountable for KPI’s and rationalisation plan progress, providing data for dashboards and performance metrics

Provide insights and recommendations for ongoing improvements and supplier leverage to reduced risk

Visit sites to complete physical analysis of materials and document all technical queries with Job Responsible Engineer (JRE’s) to completion Inventory Optimisation

Oversee the review of inventory levels ensuring any excess can be eliminated or justified

Ensure effective and efficient investment recovery takes place for all disposals

Capture metrics related to accuracy, timeliness, process efficiency, and other relevant Materials rationalisation data points, and communicate with team and challenge team members to elevate performance levels

Champion inventory best practices and drive expectations of inventory management with team members and internal stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

Background in Materials Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering.

Experience with material master data, catalogue management, or inventory optimisation projects.

Demonstrated delivery of rationalisation or standardisation initiatives

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline (preferred)

Six Sigma experience and training

Skills:

Strong understanding of material management, supply chain principles, and inventory optimisation

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets

ERP proficiency (SAP/MM/Maximo) or equivalent systems experience)

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

High attention to detail with a disciplined approach to data governance

Ability to influence and drive cross functional change