Business Support Specialist

Job Title: Business Support Specialist

Locations: Abuja, Port Harcourt - Rivers, and Warri - Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring the efficient coordination of contracts, budgets, vendor relationships, supply chain activities, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.
• Our client in the oil and gas industry is seeking to employ competent Business Support Specialists to provide administrative, commercial, and operational support across its business functions.
• Candidates should possess proven experience in supporting business operations within the oil and gas industry, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in SAP and other enterprise business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor onboarding, performance evaluations, documentation, and contract administration.
• Perform other administrative and business support duties as assigned.
• Support internal and external audits by providing operational and compliance documentation.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, HSE standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, presentations, and business correspondence.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and ensure timely submission of required documentation, permits, and statutory reports where applicable.
• Provide day-to-day business and operational support to project, operations, supply chain, and management teams.
• Provide first-line IT support by coordinating user requests, maintaining business systems documentation, and liaising with IT support teams to resolve technical issues.
• Prepare and analyze supply chain, logistics, operational, and commercial reports for management decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous business improvement initiatives.
• Administer contracts and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams by preparing reports, monitoring material movements, and tracking procurement activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and clients.
• Track operational and project budgets, monitor expenditure, and prepare budget performance reports.
• Maintain accurate operational records, databases, and documentation using SAP ERP and other business applications.
• Coordinate logistics activities, including transportation scheduling, material deliveries, and vendor communications.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience preparing management reports, dashboards, and business performance metrics.
• Practical experience in contract administration, vendor management, budget tracking, and operational reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Working knowledge of supply chain processes, procurement procedures, and logistics coordination.
• Good understanding of stakeholder management and regulatory compliance within the oil and gas sector.
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• 3–5 years' experience in business support, contract administration, commercial operations, supply chain, logistics, procurement, or project administration within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP (MM, PM, FI, or related modules) or other enterprise resource planning systems.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Economics, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Certifications:

• Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
• SAP ERP User Certification
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 (Advantage)
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification (Advantage).
• HSE Level 1, 2, or 3
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.