Global Catalog Specialist

NOV•Houston, TX

About The Position

A procurement specialist supports various business lines to identify, shortlist, select, and acquire suitable goods or services or works from a third-party vendor through a direct purchase while ensuring timely delivery of the right quality and quantity. This role is also expected to maintain and build relationships with the existing suppliers and strategically diversify NOV's supplier base.

Requirements

Highschool education with 5 or more years of procurement experience or Associate degree or diploma (3-year degree) in a related field with 3-5 years of procurement experience or Engineering degree (4-year degree) with 1-2 years of procurement experience
Contract negotiations and procurement processes experience in a manufacturing setting
Able to evaluate vendor capabilities
Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office Suite
Working knowledge of supply chain fundamentals
Data visualization

Responsibilities

Work closely with the operations teams to understand details of procurement requirements and request quotes from vendors
Participate in the new vendor approval process
Capture technical and commercial information and order goods in correct quantities to maintain the supply and demand balance
Coordinate with planning teams to gather service PO work scope, generate service POs and communicate information related to the scope and delivery terms with vendors
Follow up with vendors and suppliers regarding goods and service procurement and update production teams about delivery dates changes when vendor PO due dates are rescheduled
Identify and resolve issues with vendors arising throughout the procurement process
Identify ongoing procurement process improvement opportunities, review with management, and implement as directed
Liaise with the account payable department
Comply with local regulations, API and ISO standard requirements. Participate in API and ISO audits and represent the NOV purchasing department
Perform other work-related tasks as assigned
Analyze technical and commercial information from SMEs required to create vendor service POs
Coordinate with the quality control department and independent verification authorities to manage inspection and witness activities at the vendor's site
Determine the timing of placing orders for goods based on required dates and lead times
Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers’ performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service level
Analyze the market to identify opportunities to expand the vendor base
Determine vendors based on established criteria, negotiate the organization's purchasing agreements/contracts, and ensure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications
Identify sources based on internal global inventory analysis
Coordinate with global NOV locations to fulfill unmet goods demand