Senior Procurement Specialist - Metallurgy

Requirements & Summary




Company: Weatherford
Skills: Metallurgist / Materials Engineering, Purchasing
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Houston, Texas, United States





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 role of a Procurement Specialist is to support the purchasing needs of the organization and ensure the Goods and Services are purchased from specified suppliers that meet demand requirements, business, and quality specifications. This role may also be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and ensure Goods and Services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time and cost. More senior roles may have responsibility for coordinating monthly demand planning activities and distributing supply feedback to operations. RESPONSIBILITIES:SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises Ensures that the correct method of payment is utilized in adherence with the Buy to Pay Matrix QUALITY Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System Maintains service quality as an immediate priority when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement OPERATIONS Reviews purchase requisitions raised by Operations and/or Manufacturing branches Seeks clarification of request by obtaining necessary information including, but not limited to, technical specifications and required delivery date Sources requested part/service to required specifications per guidelines Inventory Redeployment Check to use existing inventory Utilize Contract Pricing where available Requests quotes from suppliers on items needed for branch operations to required specifications and communicates delivery need Evaluates supplier response for accuracy of quote, as well as pricing and delivery requirements Utilizes competitive bidding competencies, targeting the best quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership Performs tasks relative to Purchase Order management Create to New Order guidelines & Communicate valid Purchase Order to branch and supplier Receive acknowledgement and updates anticipated delivery dates per communication with supplier and receiving/ordering branch 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 Source 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 quote receipt Supplier requirements Payment term resolution Received Not Vouchered Shipped Not Received/Import Tracking Facilitates or assists in supplier contract negotiations, as required Participates in supplier review process and develop relationships with identified key strategic suppliers Ensures safe and efficient utilization of company systems, tools, and spreadsheets/reports Supports supplier base rationalization by working closely with Sourcing and Category Management Reports supplier non-conformances and follow-up until resolved More senior buyer roles within operations may include: Use of material planning (MRP/DRP) reports to determine and review supply requirements needed to support the business and/or production demand, including outside processes where needed Work with Category Management in identifying areas of supplier and/or commodity strategy Work with QA to identify and develop new sources of supply Use daily MRP/DRPreports to combine future requirements, re-schedule or cancel purchase/manufacture orders, or subcontract items Discern supplier relationship needs based on transaction type (simple or strategic alliance); Leverage relationship to aid in on-time delivery, product development, operational efficiencies, and overall performance Where applicable, ensures the security and accountability to Weatherford processes by documenting and processing transactions in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley COMMUNICATION Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles, and responsibilities to their reports Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of other potential interruptions to internal customers Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform internal clients of potential delays. FINANCIAL All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure More senior roles will identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and work with the Supply Chain Leaders to develop implementation plans PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills, and experience Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives, and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential Supervisors are expected to actively engage their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce VISION & LEADERSHIP Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour, and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times Identify process problems and concerns and make recommendations for innovative solutions and corrective actions to achieve desirable results, help the company better manage cost on supplies and supplier Qualifications EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIRED Experience defined by Career Track/Level with demonstrated competencies More senior roles should have working experience in material requirements planning (MRP/DRP) Experience with Metallurgy PREFERRED University Degree and/ or qualified by experience Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Experience working in a procurement, supply chain, planning, material management position KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED Solid 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 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 Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local hub PREFERRED Advanced excel user Deep understanding of Purchasing Contracts and Agreements Knowledge of Material Resource Planning and Demand Resource Planning



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Published On 28-01-2023