Compliance and Vendor Qualification Specialist at Eni · Nicosia

Job title: Compliance & Vendor Qualification Specialist Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Job reference #: 34023 Contract type: 24-month fixed-term contract Language requirements: Fluent in English (written and spoken)

At Eni, we are looking for a Compliance & Vendor Qualification Specialist to join Eni Cyprus in Nicosia. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the Company's procurement regulations in compliance with applicable legislation and Eni standards. You will also oversee the planning and reporting of procurement activities, ensuring the timely consolidation and transfer of relevant data to Eni, while managing the Company's vendor qualification and development processes.

About Eni Cyprus Limited

Eni Cyprus Limited is a leading energy company engaged in the exploration and production of natural gas in Cyprus since 2013. The company has recently made significant offshore gas discoveries. Working at Eni Cyprus offers the opportunity to be part of a global energy leader that prioritizes innovation, sustainability and the professional development of its employees. Join us and help shape the future of energy in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure the preparation and implementation of procurement procedures, methodologies and tools in line with Eni best practices.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of contractual standards and templates in collaboration with the Legal Department, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and sustainable development standards.
• Support procurement planning, reporting and control activities through the development of the Company procurement plan and periodic operational and management reports, including internal performance assessments.
• Support the Procurement Manager in budget management and cost control activities within the Procurement Department.
• Develop and implement performance monitoring activities and KPIs to ensure alignment with Company strategies and plans, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the collection of business requirements for procurement information and communication technology systems, acting as a focal point for relevant HQ initiatives.
• Ensure effective vendor qualification and development activities, including market intelligence initiatives.
• Maintain and update Vendor Qualification Capability Profiles through periodic analysis of local supplier re-evaluations and management of feedback reports.
• Facilitate communication regarding vendor qualification and vendor performance feedback between HQ and other Eni companies.
• Support change management initiatives within the Procurement Department.
• Ensure an effective flow of information across the Company, with internal stakeholders, and with Eni HQ.

Skills and experience required

• Degree qualification in Law, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD) is desirable.
• Relevant experience in the procurement of oilfield equipment and services, including contract management.
• Experience working for a major oil and gas company within the Exploration & Production sector.
• Strong knowledge of oilfield contracts, procurement methods, terminology, processes and procedures.
• Experience in procurement planning and reporting activities.
• Ability to prepare management reports and presentations.
• Experience in vendor management and market intelligence activities.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies and assessment criteria.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of professional and personal integrity.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Strong team-working ability and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across multiple functions and external organisations.
• Excellent communication and supervisory skills.
• Ability to identify practical solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to perform effectively and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, including procurement and commercial terminology.

What we offer

• Annual salary: up to €36,000, depending on professional experience and specific skill set.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension/provident fund.

How to apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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