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Weatherford Procurement Specialist in HOUSTON, Texas
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. We are focused on providing a challenging and enriching career path with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are an innovative, global company with wide-ranging opportunities that include career-enhancing talent rotations. Our structured career paths will ensure that you know what it takes to build your ideal career at Weatherford when you join our Company. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance coverage, income protection plans, a 401(k) savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation.
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 Procurement Specialist is responsible to support the purchasing needs of the organization and ensure the Goods and Services are obtained from specified suppliers that meet demand requirements, business and quality specifications. Negotiate with suppliers and ensure Goods and Services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions; seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time, quality and cost. The role is apart of the Corporate Capital Execution team reporting into the GBL Planning Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Maintains safety and service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business
Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices
Ensures that the correct buy to pay channel (matrix) is consistently applied with regard of the use of Purchase Orders and P-Cards
OPERATIONAL CAPABILTY
Reviews purchase requisitions raised by Operations and/or Manufacturing branches o 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 o 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
Engages in negotiations with suppliers, aimed at achieving best possible pricing for Weatherford
Utilizes competitive bidding competencies, targeting the lowest initial price received and seek to obtain pricing below that benchmark
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 company Accounts Payable 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 assist in supplier contract negotiations, as required
Participates in supplier review process and develop relationships with identified key strategic suppliers. Maintains ethical business conduct in all supplier relations
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
Maintains effective level of communication with a broad range of stakeholders in order to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to support business requirements
Engage our external partners, contractors and subcontractors with the utmost professionalism and gain business alignment
Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of other potential interruptions to internal customers
Identifies opportunities and implements actions to continually reduce the cost of supply, meet demand requirements and to generate savings and benefits to the business
Interfaces with AP personnel to ensure the entire procure-to-pay process is fully implemented and seamlessly at the local level
Responsible for maintaining accurate open order reporting as it relates to Purchase Order receipts. Understand the related impact on inventory management and expenses
Undertakes necessary Procurement training to enhance process excellence and the ability to improve overall performance
Responsible for completing all Company designated training and competency programs assigned to the position
Participates in the performance management program and quarterly conversations
Associate degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or related experience
Legally authorized to work
Minimum 2 years of experience in a procurement, supply chain, planning, material management position
Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local hub
Bachelor’s degree
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is a plus
Experience with Material Resource Planning and Demand Resource Planning
Solid understanding of Procurement processes, Industry Standards and Supplier Management
Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills
Display impeccable time-management, 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
Excellent Customer Service
Advanced excel user
Deep understanding of Purchasing Contracts and Agreements
Job Locations US-TX-HOUSTON
ID 2024-251507
Category SUPPLY CHAIN
Position Type Regular Full-Time