Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our organizations success by driving strategic initiatives, optimizing procurement processes, and fostering strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. If you possess the requisite skills and experience and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on factors such as cost, quality, reliability, and alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Continuously monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry dynamics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including pricing, payment terms, and contractual agreements.
• Draft, review, and execute contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and drive long-term value.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation, supplier consolidation, and value engineering.
• Analyze pricing trends and market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement decisions.
• Track and report on cost savings and cost avoidance achieved through procurement activities.
• Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Implement performance improvement initiatives and address any issues or concerns with suppliers proactively.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, engineering, product line, finance, and supply chain teams, to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to support decision-making processes related to procurement and supplier management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, improve efficiency, and enhance overall effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to automate and optimize procurement workflows.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best-in-class procurement practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification from a US or UK institution is a plus.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings and favorable contract terms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with procurement software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards governing procurement activities.
  
  

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

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