Specialist – Local Content Procurement

2 days ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman Oman Investment Authority Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

JOB PURPOSE

To lead advanced procurement data analytics and support the strategic planning of Local Content initiatives across OIA and its companies. This role identifies localization opportunities, enhances data-driven decision-making, and supports the integration of procurement insights into national Local Content programs. This role also contributes to platform enhancement, forecasting, and reporting frameworks using advanced tools and AI-based analysis.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


• Analyze procurement plans and awarded tenders across OIA entities to identify Local Content Opportunities.


• Use data science tools to identify localization opportunities by category, supplier, and spend trend.


• Map high-potential sectors for ringfencing, SME participation, or local manufacturing.


• Collaborate with OIA Companies to validate insights and link findings to Local Content programs.


• Contribute to the development of Local Content Balanced Scorecards and dashboards using Local Content-related KPIs.


• Forecast Local Content value creation potential across short- and long-term plans using OIA's modeling techniques.


• Use AI-driven tools to support trend analysis and predictive reporting.


• Prepare accurate, data-driven insights and visual reports for OIA's senior leadership, stakeholders, and OIA's forums.


• Assist in periodic reporting related to procurement-driven Local Content contributions and supplier development metrics.


• Monitor and report on Local Content compliance related to OIA's relevant Local Content Policies.


• Evaluate and recommend new tools or enhancements to improve Local Content data integration and usability.


• Ensure the integration of procurement data with Local Content systems and dashboards.


• Develop templates and visual tools to improve the usability and clarity of analytics outputs.


• Ensure that data analysis and reporting align with Local Content relevant policies, and strategic priorities.


• Support audits and compliance reviews related to Local Content Implementations.


• Coordinate with Local Content, Procurement and strategy teams across OIA entities to gather accurate data and validate findings.


• Provide technical input during workshops, planning sessions, and Local Content review meetings.


• Contribute to the optimization of data processes, workflows, and visualization tools.


• Benchmark with leading practices in Local Content analytics, public procurement, and industrial planning.


• Provide strategic insights and scenario modeling to guide localization strategies and targets.


• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities across procurement data sets that impact Local Content performance.


• Support capacity-building within OIA companies on data handling, reporting tools, and standard templates.


• Promote consistency in reporting practices across all OIA's companies.


• Ensure the department complies with all applicable health, safety, and quality standards and promotes a safe working environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or any other relevant field
  • Local Content or Procurement related certification
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
  • (Minimum 3 years of experience in Local Content or any related field is preferred)

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