Job Purpose

The 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 Sourcing Manager, liaise with the network Category Managers to develop sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensures to develop and implement the sourcing plan, working closely with Operations and Category Management to refine the sourcing strategy and plans for the Geozone and/or Region for the upcoming year
• Assesses sourcing and category opportunities, analyzing spend data from multiple sources, structured analysis of supplier/category industry to identify trends, purchasing patterns, competitive position, market conditions and expiring contracts to indicate ways to improve the pricing, quality, service and technology
• Ensures sourcing events (RFX's), negotiates hard savings and/or benefits to lower the overall cost to the organization
• Ensure accurate and up to date contracts and supplier records are maintained
• Ensures to award contracts and agreements to suppliers that comply with company requirements
• Tracks performance aspects of contracts and supplier development that includes contract inventory, segmentation, risk assessments, contingency planning and validation of right pricing
• Ensures safe and efficient utilization of company systems, tools and spreadsheets/reports
• Create strategic alliances with suppliers to develop and maintain long-term supply partnerships
• Works with all relevant parties in the consolidation and rationalization of Supplier base

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement and /or supply chain position
• Advanced proficiency in English. Proficiency in an additional European language is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel user and proficient in MS Office suite

Preferred

• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Sourcing Certificate
• Supply Market expertise in the Oil and Gas Industry

Skills

• Familiarity with Procurement and Sourcing principles and techniques: Procure-to-Pay full cycle, e-catalogs, e-ordering and e-invoicing Strategic Sourcing methodology and tools
• Analyzing data regarding the cost and availability of materials and services that are needed to complete projects
• Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of commodity industry
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, including cost models
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Comprehend the industry and the marketplace
• Solid understanding of fundamental contracting and agreements principles with the ability to create contracts using Company templates
• Display impeccable time-management, detail oriented and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task with proven record of meeting deadlines
• Must be flexible with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment and quickly adapt to operational requirements
• Excellent Customer Service
• Strong teamwork
• Ability to operate across teams, cultural and organizational boundaries
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Oracle platforms and services is advantageous

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About Us

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.