Technical Procurement Specialist

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.

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.
• Supervisors are expected to actively engage their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities.
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personnel & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce.

VISION & LEADERSHIP

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

Qualifications

Experience & Education

Required

• 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.

Preferred

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

Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.