Job Description
SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company s Rules to Live By
Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises
Ensures that the correct buy to pay channel (matrix) is consistently applied with regard of the use of Purchase Orders and P-Cards
QUALITY
Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford s Management System
Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement
OPERATIONS
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, including but not limited to:
PO Receipt
Invoice disputes - Aids in resolution of payable issues that may arise to facilitate Purchase Order receipt
Supplier requirements
Payment term resolution
Received Not Vouchered
Shipped Not Received/Import Tracking
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
COMMUNICATION
Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports
Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of other potential interruptions to internal customers
Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform internal clients of potential delays.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Engineering
4-year degree or equivalent at university and 6 or more years of Supply Chain 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.
REQUIRED:
Solid Knowledge of Material Resource Planning and Demand Resource Planning
Good understanding of Procurement processes, Industry Standards and Supplier Management
Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills; ability to influence
High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Proficient in MS Office suite including advanced Excel skills
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
Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local hub
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering
Gender:
nm
Nationality:
Any Nationality
