Reporting and Planning Analyst

Reporting and Planning Analyst International energy project | Rotational assignment |English required The role An energy project is seeking an analyst to coordinate procurement planning, compliance monitoring and management reporting. The role turns contract and purchasing data into reliable plans and clear updates for project teams, while helping improve the controls and processes that support procurement decisions. Key responsibilities •Build and maintain procurement plans with project stakeholders, track milestones and flag delays or gaps with practical recommendations. •Check the completeness and accuracy of procurement records, system entries and reports; investigate discrepancies and follow through on corrections. •Prepare recurring reports, dashboards and ad hoc analysis for project leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders as required. •Work with technical, commercial and other teams to align schedules, reporting inputs, supporting documents and compliance activities. •Keep audit ready records, respond to information requests and support reviews against applicable contracts, policies and regulations. •Maintain procedures, guidance and templates for procurement planning and reporting; brief colleagues on relevant process changes. •Review sourcing activity and workload data to identify trends, capacity issues and ways to improve the efficiency of procurement processes. •Engage with public bodies and external parties when authorised, following the organisation’s approval and conduct requirements. Required experience and capabilities •Degree in engineering, economics, law or a related field. •Experience in procurement compliance, planning, reporting or audit on substantial oil and gas or other major energy projects. •Understanding of procurement contracts, project governance, sourcing methods and the technical and commercial context of energy operations. •Strong data analysis, record keeping and reporting skills, including advanced use of spreadsheets and common project management tools. •Working knowledge of enterprise procurement or ERP systems and electronic sourcing platforms. •Clear written and spoken English, including the ability to interpret and discuss contract terms. •Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to work across disciplines, cultures and external organisations. •Ability to guide colleagues, meet deadlines and improve processes while maintaining ethical and compliance standards. Additional experience valued • A recognised procurement qualification at an advanced level or postgraduate business study. •Knowledge of commodity markets, materials specifications, local content requirements or regulatory obligations. •Experience working on projects in the Middle East; Arabic language skills. Assignment details and application arrangements will be provided by the hiring organisation.