The Supplier Development Advisor is responsible for designing, executing, and coordinating supplier development programs and supporting Local Content implementation across contractors and internal teams. The role focuses on program design, execution, performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective delivery and success. 
Requires practical knowledge of supplier development and procurement processes, including the ability to assess supplier capability, identify gaps, and implement improvement actions aligned with construction/extraction industry requirements. 
Requires strong program execution and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to independently plan, coordinate, and drive supplier development initiatives, manage performance of international and local contractors, and resolve operational challenges with minimal supervision. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Supplier development and program coordination 
•    Design and coordinate supplier development readiness programs aligned with project and Local Content requirements 
•    Assess supplier capabilities, identify gaps, and support targeted development actions to improve readiness 
•    Work with contractors to facilitate supplier participation, qualification, and utilization 
•    Support and manage Enterprise Development Center activities to strengthen local supplier capacity 
•    Coordinate supplier development activities across contractors to ensure consistent implementation 
•    Support integration of Local Content requirements into contractor planning and execution 
•    Address practical challenges affecting supplier participation and performance 
•    Follow up on agreed actions to ensure progress and delivery 
•    Organize and support supplier programs, workshops, and industry engagement initiatives 
Performance, reporting and data management 
•    Coordinate and review supplier-related Local Content reporting, data requirements and metrics 
•    Monitor supplier development and utilization progress and identify successes and gaps 
•    Maintain structured, accurate, and timely reporting 
•    Prepare concise reports, dashboards, and Local Content updates for internal and external use 
Stakeholder coordination 
•    Establish and lead coordination meetings across supplier development initiatives 
•    Engage internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders 
•    Facilitate discussions and ensure alignment on priorities and actions 
•    Support broader Local Content activities as required 
•    Participate in external events and prepare clear, accurate summaries for internal stakeholders 
 
Required Skills and Competencies 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills 
•    Ability to prepare clear, structured reports and presentations 
•    Good working knowledge of data organization and dashboards 
•    Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills 
•    Ability to plan and organize work in a structured and practical manner 
•    High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
•    Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills 
•    Excellent written and spoken English and Portuguese 
 
Technical and Professional Experience 
•    Degree in Law, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field 
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience in Local Content, supplier development, or related roles 
•    Experience with Mozambican Local Content legislation and government framework 
•    Experience in supplier development within oil & gas and/or construction sectors 
•    Demonstrated experience in supplier development programs, contractor management, procurement processes, and supplier capacity development 
•    Experience organizing supplier events and workshops 
•    Good commercial understanding 
 
Additional Requirements 
•     Requires travel throughout Mozambique, including Pemba, Palma, Afungi, and project sites, as required