Buyer – Procurement Specialist

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.

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 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.

Job Purpose                                       

The Technical Procurement Specialist supports the sourcing and purchasing of technical goods and services for the organization and ensures they are purchased from specified suppliers that meet demand requirements, business, and quality specifications. Expertise is required in technical specifications and supplier evaluation which will play a critical role in maintaining an efficient supply chain and supporting the successful execution and fulfilment to our customer. This role may also be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and ensuring goods and services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time and cost.

Roles & Responsibilities

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
• Ensures that the correct buy to pay channel (matrix) is consistently applied with regard of the use of Purchase Orders and P-Cards
• Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of other potential interruptions to internal customers 
• Identify process problems and concerns and make recommendations for innovative solutions and corrective actions to achieve desirable results, help the company better manage cost on supplies and supplier

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 

• Develops and maintains 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 
  • Utilizes 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 
  • Creates to New Order guidelines & Communicate valid Purchase Order to branch and supplier 
  • Receives 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
• Determines supplier relationship needs based on transaction type. Leverages 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
• 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.

FINANCIAL 

• All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
• Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & follow the relevant financial policy and procedure
• More senior roles will identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and work with the Supply Chain Leaders to develop implementation plans 

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT 

• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential

VISION & LEADERSHIP 

• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

Experience & Education

REQUIRED 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (or equivalent experience) and 6+ 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  

PREFERRED

• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Travel Requirement:

This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:  10-25%