Responsibilities
- 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
- 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 of Weatherford processes by documenting and processing transactions in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Required
- 1-4 more years of procurement 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 commodity specific work fields
- Fluent English both verbal and written is essential
- Other language skills such as French, Bahasa (Indonedian) Mandarin or Cantonese would be advantage
Qualifications
- Degree in Supply Chain preferred
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) an advantage
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