Procurement and Contracts Supervisor

Weatherford; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy services company is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Supervisor to lead procurement operations. This role involves overseeing the team, ensuring compliance, negotiating with suppliers, and driving performance to support strategic business objectives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement in the oil and gas industry.
• Previous leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Familiarity with complex procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process and supervise a team.
• Source goods and services in line with technical specifications.
• Implement competitive bidding processes to enhance procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement processes

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

Demand Resource Planning (DRP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Procurement and Contracts Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating procurement operations to ensure the timely, cost-efficient, and quality acquisition of goods and services that support business objectives. This role involves supervising a team, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to operational excellence, ethical procurement practices, and continuous improvement.

Working cross-functionally, the Procurement Supervisor ensures compliance with corporate governance, safety, and quality standards while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. This position plays a vital role in optimizing procurement processes and driving supplier performance in line with the company's strategic and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring timely creation of purchase orders and accurate goods receipt or service confirmation.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Procurement Specialists, driving performance and compliance across procure-to-pay processes.
• Review and process purchase requisitions from operational and manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Source goods and services in accordance with technical specifications, procurement guidelines, and cost objectives.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations; lead commercial negotiations to secure the best value in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Implement competitive bidding processes to reduce procurement costs and enhance supplier offerings.
• Resolve payment issues in collaboration with Accounts Payable and act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support and participate in supplier contract negotiations, relationship management, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with sourcing and category management to rationalize the supplier base and improve procurement efficiency.
• Monitor and report supplier non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution of quality or service-related issues.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate governance, ethics, safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and demonstrate leadership in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring expectations and responsibilities are well-defined.
• Manage procurement budgets and expenses, ensuring adherence to financial procedures and timelines.
• Lead team development through coaching, performance reviews, and engagement in talent management initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR and Training to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing, diverse procurement team.

Skills

• In-depth understanding of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and industry standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a team.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with a collaborative and problem-solving mindset.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving operational needs.
• Familiarity with complex procurement contracts and long-term supplier agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, planning, or materials management within the oil and gas industry.
• Previous leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) and Demand Resource Planning (DRP) systems.
• Knowledge of purchasing contracts and supplier agreements.

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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.