The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing regional sourcing and supplier contracts, focusing on vendor negotiations, supply chain optimization, and cross-country collaboration. This role involves working with suppliers across multiple countries, ensuring the best value, quality, and timely delivery of materials and services. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in the energy sector, and are comfortable managing regional suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Compile information and records to prepare agreements in accordance with proper procedures.
• Conduct RFx, contact and negotiate with vendors to obtain product or service information, commercial proposal such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Review bid proposals, establish and manage supplier contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Estimate values according to knowledge of market prices.
• Maintain supplier records in the system, such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Manage relationships with regional suppliers across Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, and Singapore by conducting business review and vendor performance monitoring.
• Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
• Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures, and Workplace Instructions.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant procurement/sourcing experience.
• Experience managing regional and local supplier contracts.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-country teams and internal stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, logistics, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.

Prefer / Advantageous:

• Experience in the energy sector.
• Exposure to multinational companies.
• Willingness to travel regionally (~5-10%) as required.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of billing practices and controls.