Procurement Specialist

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

CLIENT COMMUNICATION

• 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

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

• 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

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• 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

Qualifications

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

• 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

PREFFERED

• 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

• 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

PREFFERED

• Advanced excel user
• Deep understanding of Purchasing Contracts and Agreements