DCN Sourcing Specialist
About The Position
SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB whose portfolio includes carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen, and data center infrastructure solutions. Its data center infrastructure business provides modular solutions designed to help build data centers faster, smarter, and more resiliently, while reducing costs, lead times, and construction risk. The Sourcing Specialist executes sourcing activities for assigned material and service packages, ensuring suppliers are identified, evaluated, and selected in alignment with project requirements and SLB standards. The role coordinates day-to-day bid processes, including RFQ issuance, clarifications, and evaluations; maintains accurate documentation and stakeholder communications; and supports timely award decisions and the transition into procurement and logistics. The position requires presence at construction sites. Candidates must be open to domestic relocation based on project schedules and locations. Qualified candidates anywhere in the United States will be considered, and relocation assistance is available to Shreveport and/or construction sites as required. Multiple openings are available at multiple experience levels.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or commercial coordination within large-scale construction or industrial projects.
- Strong understanding of RFQ processes, bid evaluations, and supplier engagement practices.
- Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing packages simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail in managing commercial documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration, or 10+ years of progressive sourcing experience in a construction or industrial setting.
- Must be open to domestic relocation based on project schedules and locations.
- Must be able to work at construction sites.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting data center or mission-critical facility projects.
Responsibilities
- Execute procurement and sourcing activities efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with project schedules, approved procedures, governance, and project timelines.
- Issue RFQs to approved and prequalified suppliers in accordance with sourcing plans and schedules.
- Coordinate bid collection and supplier clarifications with suppliers and technical teams, ensuring timely responses and alignment with project specifications.
- Review supplier quotations for completeness, commercial compliance, and consistency with RFQ requirements.
- Support commercial and technical evaluations, including comparison tables, commercial bid evaluations (CBE), and coordination of technical bid summaries (TBE).
- Assist in preparing recommendation-for-award documents and packages for management approval.
- Maintain sourcing trackers, bid registers, project database records, and supporting communications and documentation for traceability.
- Track sourcing activity progress and alert the Sourcing Lead to potential risks or delays.
- Assist the Sourcing Lead with supplier engagement, reporting, and recommendation-for-award preparation.
- Support supplier qualification and due diligence processes as required.
- Support audits, close-out documentation, and lessons-learned exercises related to supplier performance.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available to Shreveport and/or construction sites as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
