About SLB

SLB is a global technology company that develops solutions to support the energy industry. For more than 100 years, our mission has been to create technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Today, the world faces a key challenge: meeting the growing global energy demand while reducing emissions. At SLB, we contribute to this objective by developing innovative technologies that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across the energy sector. Our work supports progress for people and the planet as we move toward a balanced energy future.

Across our Core, Digital, and New Energy operations, we develop technologies that help decarbonize the industry, scale digital solutions to improve safety and efficiency, and accelerate the development of new energy systems.

• Our Purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
• Our Position: We are a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
• Our Values: People, Technology, and Performance guide our culture and the way we work.

Our Colombia HUBs support global operations in a multicultural environment across areas such as Legal, Supply, Service Center, Finance, Service Desk, HR, Compensation and Benefits, and Technology, providing services, solutions, and developments that support SLB operations worldwide.

About the Role

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible to implement sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to their assigned portfolio to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the business plan in the GeoUnit.

• Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, meeting required delivery times, and minimizing cost.
• Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.
• Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers.
• Conduct requests for information, quotation, information, proposal (RFI/Q/P) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality and service.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Execute contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
• Drive the parts and process qualification in coordination with Supplier Quality teams.
• Work closely with Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Leader to guarantee supply for portfolios.
• Identify opportunities and implement actions to continually reduce wasted time, money, and resources from assigned tasks.
• Comply with SLB and local procedures applicable to the job function.

Qualifications

• Education: Professional degree in Industrial Engineering, International Business, Business Administration, or related administrative fields.
• Experience: At least 5 years of proven experience in Sourcing and Strategic Sourcing processes.
• Industry: Preferable experience in the Oil & Gas industry or other high-complexity industrial sectors.
• Languages: Advanced English. Fluent ability to negotiate, present, and write reports, as the role involves reporting and managing processes across the entire region (Americas).
• Supply Management: Mastery of the full Sourcing cycle (RFI, RFQ, RFP), negotiation of complex contracts, and category management.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the hydrocarbon value chain and global suppliers
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  • Advanced Excel: Proficiency in pivot tables, macros, and analysis of large volumes of data to support decision-making.
  • PowerPoint: Ability to create high-impact executive presentations for regional stakeholders.
  
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  SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.