Senior Sourcing Specialist

Weatherford • Houston, TX

14h

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Specialist facilitates an efficient sourcing process by building supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and developing agreements for goods and services required across multiple locations within a Geozone and/or Region. The role uses established sourcing methodologies, electronic platforms, and tools; reports to the Global Sourcing Manager; and liaises with network Category Managers to develop sourcing strategies.

Weatherford is a global energy services company whose experts partner with customers to optimize resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Its operating locations include manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities. Weatherford describes its workplace as a community grounded in core values, focused on innovative customer solutions, and committed to learning and growing together. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of higher education and related experience.
• Legally authorized to work.
• 3–7+ years of related experience with demonstrated competencies in sourcing and procurement.
• Ability to communicate in English and potentially another language relevant to the local hub.
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with procurement and sourcing principles and techniques, including the full Procure-to-Pay cycle, e-catalogs, e-ordering, e-invoicing, strategic sourcing methodology, and tools.
• Ability to analyze the cost and availability of materials and services needed to complete projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant commodity industry.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, including cost modeling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Ability to understand the industry and marketplace.
• Solid understanding of fundamental contracting and agreement principles, with the ability to create contracts using company templates.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and operational requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work across teams and cultural and organizational boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Supply market expertise in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Oracle platforms and services.
• Project management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or a sourcing certificate.
• 5+ years of experience in a sourcing and procurement or supply chain position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing plans, working with Operations and Category Management to refine strategy and plans for the Geozone and/or Region for the upcoming year.
• Assess sourcing and category opportunities by analyzing spend data and supplier and category industry information to identify trends, purchasing patterns, competitive position, market conditions, expiring contracts, and opportunities to improve pricing, quality, service, and technology.
• Execute sourcing events (RFXs) and negotiate hard savings and/or benefits to lower overall organizational costs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contracts and supplier records.
• Award contracts and agreements to suppliers that comply with company requirements.
• Track contract performance and supplier development, including contract inventory, segmentation, risk assessments, contingency planning, and validation of correct pricing.
• Use company systems, tools, spreadsheets, and reports safely and efficiently.
• Create strategic alliances with suppliers to develop and maintain long-term supply partnerships.
• Work with relevant parties to consolidate and rationalize the supplier base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior