Procurement Advisor - Counterparty Due Diligence

Client: Major Energy organisation
Rate: £610 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 months
Location: South-East England, hybrid 60/40

An Interim Procurement Advisor to own Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD) processes, for one of the most significant energy redevelopment projects in the Middle East.

This leading Energy organisation is building a world-class procurement capability to support a major oil and gas redevelopment in the Middle East. This is a rare opportunity to oversee CDD and act as the SME for Sourcing, Contracting and Negotiations.

You'll join a centralised support team, working closely with in-country partners and international stakeholders as a trusted advisor on bid and contract compliance.

This is a high-visibility role for a procurement professional who thrives on governance, risk management and commercial integrity in complex, high-value project environments.

Responsibilities:

• Own and oversee Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD) processes, ensuring robust screening of suppliers, subcontractors and JV partners
• Ensure procurement activities comply with contractual obligations, local regulations and internal governance standards
• Maintain accurate due diligence and compliance records across procurement systems
• Develop and maintain procurement templates, guidance and best-practice tools
• Manage procurement risk processes, risk registers and mitigation controls
• Build team capability through training, coaching and knowledge-sharing
• Monitor compliance metrics and proactively identify and resolve ris

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in Oil & Gas procurement, ideally within procurement excellence, compliance or risk-focused roles
• Strong expertise in CDD, supplier due diligence, anti-bribery, AML and sanctions compliance
• Solid understanding of contracting, supplier management and project execution
• Proven ability to operate independently in fast-paced, multi-cultural environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement platforms

If interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com