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Sr. Sourcing Specialist
3 weeks ago
Overview
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
The Elastomer Sr. Sourcing Specialist is responsible for facilitating an efficient sourcing process by building relationships with suppliers, negotiating cost and developing agreements for the Goods and Services required at multiple locations within the Geozone and/or the Region, this involve using established sourcing methodology, electronic platforms and tools. The role will report to the Global Category Manager to develop sourcing strategies.
Duties & Responsibilities
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Maintains safety and service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business
- Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices
- Ensures to effectively use the appropriate procurement contract templates in accordance with Global Supply Chain Legal requirements
OPERATIONAL CAPABILTY
- Responsible for developing and executing Sourcing strategies in consultation with Category Management and Product Line personnel
- Assesses sourcing opportunities by analyzing spend data from multiple sources to identify trends, purchasing patterns, market conditions, expiring contracts etc.
- Independently runs RFX events, performs scorecard-driven analysis and provides data-based recommendations to decision-makers
- Engages in pricing and contract negotiations to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to the Organization
- Maintains continuous communication with suppliers during multiple phases from First Article development to Contract Award, Production rollout and Post-Award Contract Management.
- Liaises with Manufacturing and Operating facilities to track implementation of the Sourcing strategies
- Maintains price list accuracy and consistency in ERP system and contract database
- Tracks performance of contracts and supplier development that includes contract inventory, segmentation, risk assessments, contingency planning and validation of right pricing
- Partners with the Category Manager to sustain and strengthen supplier relationships through frequent touchpoints, in-person visits, QBRs etc.
- Works with all relevant parties in the consolidation and rationalization of Supplier base
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION
- Communicates effectively across various levels in the Organization, including presenting to Senior Leadership
- Leads meetings with suppliers, internal stakeholders to address fulfilment challenges, relationship disputes etc.
- Proactively engages with internal stakeholders on demand evolution, product migration etc. and network with supplier community
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
- Understands the difference between cost and price
- Demonstrates the ability to understand and comprehend fundamental financial data that impacts a sourcing plan
- Interfaces with Procurement personnel to ensure the entire contract and agreement is fully implemented and seamlessly at the local level
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
- Undertakes necessary Procurement and Sourcing training to enhance process excellence and the ability to improve overall performance
- Responsible for completing all company designated training and competency programs assigned to the position
- Participates in the performance management program and quarterly conversations
- Able to influence without direct authority
VISION & LEADERSHIP
- Identify process problems and concerns and make recommendations for innovative solutions and corrective actions to achieve desirable results, help the company better manage cost, delivery and quality.
Qualifications
Experience & Education
REQUIRED
- Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent combination of Associate Degree and related experience
- Legally authorized to work
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in a sourcing and procurement position
PREFFERED
- Masters Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Sourcing Certificate
- 5+ years of experience in a sourcing and procurement role handling elastomeric and plastic products
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
REQUIRED
- Familiar with Procurement and Sourcing principles and techniques:
- Procure-to-Pay full cycle, e-catalogs, e-ordering and e-invoicing
- Strategic Sourcing methodology and tools
- Analysing data regarding the cost and availability of materials and services that are needed to complete projects
- Skilled negotiator and ability to effectively deal with national and international suppliers
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Strong analytical skills in interpreting the RFX results and develop recommendations for the internal stakeholders
- Solid understanding of fundamental contracting and agreements principles with the ability to create contracts using Company templates
- Must be flexible with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment and quickly adapt to operational requirements
- Able to operate across teams, cultural and organizational boundaries
- Intermediate Excel user and proficient in MS Office suite
PREFFERED
- Familiar with Elastomeric and Plastic commodities, and associated supply market landscape
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