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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Procurement Manager leads sourcing and purchasing activities for Weatherford’s manufacturing operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. This role drives supplier performance, negotiates contracts, and aligns sourcing strategies with business needs while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, consumables, and subcontracting services.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and long-term agreements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective action plans when required.
  • Coordinate with engineering and operations to understand material specifications and delivery timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical standards.
  • Maintain accurate purchase order tracking and reporting through ERP systems.
  • Lead cost reduction and localization/alternative sourcing initiatives.

Skills

  • Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities
  • Proficiency in ERP/Procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle, JDE)
  • Knowledge of oilfield and manufacturing materials, equipment, and MRO sourcing
  • Analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities
  • Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing within oil & gas/manufacturing
  • CIPS or CPSM certification preferred
  • Proven track record in cost reduction and supplier management

About Us

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 Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: https://www.weatherford.com Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Company Industry/
Sector:
Oil and Gas

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