Procurement Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Procurement Supervisor will support and monitor procurement activities of the organization and ensure the Goods and Services are obtained from specified suppliers that meet demand requirements, business, and quality specifications. In addition, you will negotiate with suppliers and ensure Goods and Services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time, quality, and cost.

Roles & Responsibilities

OPERATIONS:

• Monitors and ensures purchase orders are created accurate and prior to commitment, and Goods receipt is performed within allotted time frame of goods receipt or service deliver.

• Lead a small Team of Procurement Specialists by reviewing PO Management and overall performance of Procure to Pay processes.

• Reviews purchase requisitions raised by Operations and/or Manufacturing branches.

• Sources requested part/service to required specifications per guidelines.

• Requests quotes from suppliers on items needed for branch operations to required specifications and communicates delivery need.

• Engages in negotiations with suppliers, aimed at achieving best possible pricing for Weatherford.

• Utilizes competitive bidding competencies, targeting the lowest initial price received and seek to obtain pricing below that benchmark.

• Performs tasks relative to Purchase Order management.

• Acts as a liaison between the supplier and company Accounts Payable to resolve issues affecting timely payment, including but not limited to: PO Receipt, Invoice disputes, Supplier requirements, Payment term resolution, etc.

• Facilitates or assist in supplier contract negotiations, as required.

• Participates in supplier review process and develop relationships with identified key strategic suppliers.

• Supports supplier base rationalization by working closely with Sourcing and Category Management.

• Reports supplier non-conformances and follow-up until resolved.
  

Required Skills:

• Degree and CIPS qualified.

• Oil and Gas industry experience.

• Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain, planning, material management position.

• Strong leadership experience: supervisor role.

• Strong leadership experience: supervisor role.

• Solid understanding of Procurement processes, Industry Standards and Supplier Management.

• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

• Display impeccable time-management, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Proficient in MS Office suite and experienced in using ERP – systems.

• 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.

• Excellent customer service skills.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Material Resource Planning and Demand Resource Planning.

• Advanced Excel user.

• Deep understanding of Purchasing Contracts and Agreements.
  

Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: <10%