Procurement Specialist
Weatherford
Job Overview
The Procurement Specialist is to support the sourcing and purchasing of technical goods and services for the organization. The specialist ensures they are purchased from specified suppliers that meet demand requirements, business, and quality specifications. Expertise is required in technical specifications and supplier evaluation, which plays a critical role in maintaining an efficient supply chain and supporting successful execution and satisfaction for our customers. This role may also be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and ensuring goods and services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company, including agreed time and cost.
Responsibilities:
+ Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the technical specifications of products and services procured. Work closely with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, requirements, and standards.
+ Review purchase requisitions raised by Operations and/or Manufacturing branches, seeking clarification of requests by obtaining necessary information, including technical specifications and required delivery dates.
+ Source requested parts/services to required specifications per guidelines, utilizing inventory redeployment, contract pricing, competitive bidding for best quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
+ Requests quotes from suppliers on items/services needed for operations/other function departments to required specifications and communicates delivery need.
+ Evaluates supplier response for accuracy of quote, as well as pricing and delivery requirements (sharing the price comparison with end user for review and approval).
+ Perform tasks relative to Purchase Order management, including creating new orders, communicating with branches and suppliers, monitoring for changes, and ensuring alignment on expected delivery dates.
+ Performs tasks relative to Purchase Order management. (start from converting OQ to OR & OP)
+ Receive acknowledgement and updates anticipated delivery dates per communication with supplier and receiving/ordering.
+ Monitors for Change Management Requirement – Updates Purchase Order to add/adjust freight charges, PO amendments and any other changes affecting the accuracy and maintenance of the order to ensure alignment on expected delivery date.
+ Acts as a liaison between the supplier and Procure to Pay functions to resolve issues affecting timely payment, including but not limited to:
+ PO Receipt
+ Invoice disputes - Aids in resolution of payable issues that may arise to facilitate Purchase Order receipt.
+ Supplier requirements.
+ Payment term resolution.
+ Received Not Vouchered.
+ Shipped Not Received/Import Tracking.
+ Facilitate or assist in supplier contract negotiations as required.
+ Participate in supplier review processes and develop relationships with identified key strategic suppliers.
+ Ensure safe and efficient utilization of company systems, tools, and reports.
+ Support supplier base rationalization by working closely with Sourcing and Category Management.
+ Recognize supplier relationship needs based on transaction type.; Leverage relationship to aid in on-time delivery, product development, operational efficiencies, and overall performance.
+ Fully compliance with company’s procurement policies and procedures.
+ Report HSE observation in weekly basis.
Skills:
+ Good understanding of Procurement processes, Industry Standards, and Supplier Management.
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to influence.
+ High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
+ Proficient in MS Office suite, including advanced Excel skills.
+ Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task with a proven record of meeting deadlines.
+ Must be flexible with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment and quickly adapt to operational requirements.
Qualifications:
+ 3 - 4 years of procurement
+ Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (preferred)
+ Prior working experience in planning, purchasing and material optimization
+ Experience working in procurement, supply chain, planning, material management position
+ Preferred Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
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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.
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 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.
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