Job Description
Weatherford is hiring a Technical Procurement Specialist for our Diplomatic Plaza facility in Houston. The Technical Procurement Specialist will be working within a supportive, inclusive team in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Weatherford provides training, excellent benefits and fantastic career progression.
The role of a Procurement Specialist is sourcing and purchasing of technical goods and services of the organization and ensures purchased from specified suppliers that meet demand requirements, business, and quality specifications. Expertise is required in technical specifications and supplier evaluation which will play a critical role in maintaining an efficient supply chain and supporting the successful execution and fulfilment to our customer. This role may also be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and ensuring goods and services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time and cost.
Roles & 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 considering 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 buy to pay channel (matrix) is consistently applied with regard of the use of Purchase Orders and P-Cards
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 immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement
OPERATIONS
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the technical specifications of products and services procured. Work closely with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, requirements, and standards.
- 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 Purchase Order 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
- 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
- Discern supplier relationship needs based on transaction type.; 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 personnel & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce
VISION & LEADERSHIP
- Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior 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
Experience & Education REQUIRED
- 4-year degree or equivalent at university and/or 6 or more years of Supply Chain experience
- Prior working experience in planning, purchasing and material optimization
- Experience working in a procurement, supply chain, planning, material management position
- Entry level candidates may have prior experience in Class C and/or elastomers commodity specific work fields
PREFERRED
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities REQUIRED
- Solid Knowledge of Material Resource Planning and Demand Resource Planning
- Good 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 including advanced Excel skills
- 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
- Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local hub
Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: 10-25%
Job Tags
Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,